Do sealer head gasket repairs work?

Does a temporary head gasket sealer work on a 1978 Monte Carlo?

Not likely.... I'd never use anything "temporary" on a head gasket.

Does bard head gasket sealer really work?

IMO, this is only a temporary emergency fix. It will not permanently fix the problem. You will need a new head gasket.

What head gasket sealer do gm puts in there cars?

Barr's, tablet form. That's what I heard. The stuff does work well.

Does blue devil head gasket sealer really work?

yea it works good on a boat motor In my experience the only permanent repair for a blown head gasket is to replace it. These gasket sealers are only a temporary fix used in an emergency.

Anti-freeze on spark plugs of your 98 ford contour SE 4cyl is this a blown head gasket Can this be fixed with a chemical sealer?

It is most likely a blown head gasket or a cracked head. Chemical sealers generally do not work. Your best bet is to replace the head gasket and inspect the head for damage.

Does head gasket sealer work?

It really should be looked as a very temporary repair more of a get you home type of fix Best if a faulty head gasket is changed have the head skimmed and pressure tested whilst it is off best wishes

Do any of the quick fix head gasket repairs kits in a bottle work?

No more than "sorta, and temporary at that".

Does steel seal gasket sealer gum up the engine?

Gasket sealers generally do now work on modern engines and should not be used.

What is the Best head gasket sealer for a 1993 Saturn SC2?

The following is true for ANY head gasket failure. The "best" head gasket sealer would be to remove the head, have it machined and put on a new head gasket. Trust me; head gasket sealer won't do much good other than to lighten your wallet a bit. There are always a few companies out there that will try to sell you something to solve your problem, even though it won't solve your problem. The reasons the gasket sealer will not work are very simple: 1. the pressure inside the combustion chamber is so great that the sealing material is constantly being pushed away from the leak. 2. the temperature change causes expansion and contraction of the leak, so even if the sealing material COULD seal the leak, it would immediately break loose next time the engine heats up. 3. the high temperature of the combustion gasses cause the head gasket to continue to deteriorate and any sealing material that has built up will be immediately destroyed. History of a typical head gasket failure. The head gasket failed when the engine overheated. It may not show up immediately, but that's when the failure began. If an engine is allowed to run when the coolant level is too low, the head will warp slightly. It isn't enough to notice when you look at it, but if the head gasket failed, the head is warped. The head gasket depends on even pressure between the head and the engine block. The pressure contains the high temperature exhaust gasses that are pushing against the head gasket every time the cylinder fires. When the head warps slightly, those exhaust gasses find a pinhole to sneak past. The hot gasses under high pressure then start to erode the gasket material and the head gasket will fail completely any time within a few thousand miles. There really is only one way to repair it... sorry to be the bearer of bad news. BTW, radiator sealer actually may work, but it's generally not considered to be a good "long term" solution.

How do you replace a valve cover gasket on a 89 Honda civic.?

TAke off valve cover then strip off old gasket.. clean entire serface with alcohol or gas or gasket remover. Then buy a new gasket from a local auto shop, along with some gasket sealer... Put on new gasket as old one was taken off. Use gasket sealer on top and bottom or gasket. Just a thin coat. THen place the cover back on with gasket in place and tighten bolts. Let sit for about 24 hours before starting to let the gasket sealer dry.. Should work better then ever.

Will a broken head gasket cause heat not to work?

Yes, that is possible. A blown head gasket will destroy the engine.

What do you do for a ZX2 engine that has water in it?

I guess that you mean there is water in the crankcase ? The usual cause for this is the head gasket. You need to first drain all the coolant from the cooling system and oil from the oil pan. To inspect the head gasket the head has to be removed, which I recomend a competent mechanic do all this. That is the right way to fix it. An easy way to try (which doesen't always work) is to drain the coolant and oil and try some of that head gasket sealer. Just follow the directions on the can. Good Luck!!!