head gasket needs replacing?

Question

I heard of a product called steel seal .Does it work

Thank you very much .I had my doubts about the steel seal product .Now I have to find a repair shop that specializes .PS what are the gaskets made of

Answer 1

it will have a temporary fix.
but in the long run it will eat into the head and wreck your block. they do more damage than good.
You will need a new head because these products are acidic and most heads are only cast or alloy. i would get it repaired as it will save you some big dollars and extra time off the road!
It may work for 6 months, it may work for a year, then again it may not work at all.
good luck!

Answer 2

i own a repair shop,and there really isn't any product on the market that will work right ,you really need to have the gasket replaced ,and the head checked really good before they install a new gasket on it,because it may have a slight warp in it,and this will make it blow another gasket,but no,,there is no product that will actually work work Good for a gasket problem,other than replacing the gasket good luck with it i hope this help,s.

Answer 3

Get into a shop and get the head gasket done properly. Don't try any cheap replacements, because if the coolant gets mixed in with the oil, your whole engine will overheat and seize, costing you thousands for a new one.

Answer 4

the best thing to do is replace the gasket,but if its blown then take the head to a machine shop and have it shaved and a straight edge put on it,to see if its warped.

Answer 5

At best this is a temp fix to get you to a garage for a proper repair.

Answer 6

ya well any kind of seal will work.