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It may last but be assured every mile you drive is doing damage. Coolant is a very poor lubricant and driving a car with a blown head gasket for one week will cause serious damage to bearings, rings, and cylinder walls. Park this car until you can have it repaired.
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How long does head gasket seal last?
Not very long as it is only an emergency repair. The only fix for a blown head gasket is to replace it.
What would you recomendmend to add to the radiator of Toyota landcruiser to fix a blown head gasket or cracker head?
Nothing. There is nothing you can add to the coolant that will repair a blown head gasket or cracked head. There are products you can use in an emergency to possibly get you home but these are just temporary fixes that will not last long. The only permanent fix is to open the engine up, replace the head gasket or head if necessary. STOP driving your Toyota immediately or you will have severe permanent engine damage.
How do you fix head gasket without opening engine?
You can't. The only fix for blown head gasket is to replace it. Anything else is just a temporary emergency repair and will not last.
How long can a head gasket leak last before failure?
If a head gasket is leaking, it has already failed and needs to be replaced and if you keep driving this vehicle you will bey buying a new engine.
What are the causes of a blown head gasket on a 1997 Buick Le Sabre?
Never have seen a blown head gasket on one. You most likely need an upper intake manifold. This is a common problem the new replacments are made better and will last longer. Buick parts person for over 20 years.
How long will a car last if the head gasket is blown?
Every time you start the engine you are doing damage. The coolant will mix with the oil and coolant is a horrible lubricant. How long you should drive it is none at all. Do not run this engine with a blown head gasket or you will be paying for a complete overhaul or buying another engine.
How long will the engine last after you replace a blown head gasket?
If the head(s) were checked and had no cracks and the coolant never mixed with the motor oil it could last for many miles depending on how many miles allready on the engine.
What are the signs of a head gasket coolant leak?
leave your vehicle running for about 10-20 minutes. looke under the vehicle and if there is a puddle of water under the are where the engine was then there is a high probability that you have a head gasket leaking. Other signs are, overheating, burning smell after driving, and last but not least, a blown motor. Also the cloud of white, sweet smelling vapor trailing you as you drive is a good indicator.
How long should a head gasket last?
Normally it will last the life of the engine. However if the engine overheats the gasket can be ruined immediately.
Can you use a sealant for a head gasket?
Never use sealant for a head gasket! It is used as a quick fix for cracks in the gasket but will not last very long. Safer to get the job done correctly.
Fiat Punto had head gasket repaired May last year has gone again not sure what to do?
sorry to say the head gasket wasnt done properly the last time go back to the bloke who done it and wack him i had the same thing they are ment to skim the head after the gasket change
Is there away to check if Head is blown on car that's not running?
if you take the head or heads off of the block there are many ways to check and see if a head is "blown" first check your head gasket(s), (the gasket that connects the head to the block) this is what is usually blown out but it usually doesnt put an engine out of commission because it will just leak oil. unless the gasket is spewing oil. second thing you can do is check your rockers, lifters, cam(s) and valves. see if any are off time or if any are bent broken or cracked could cause the engine to seize. third thing you can do is check your oil delivery to ensure your getting enough oil into the head to lubrcate all the parts properly. and last check your gaskets ie spark plug gaskets, cover gasket(s), head gasket(s) valve rings and retainers. also if you dont have enough oil or fuel the car wont start either. so try those, cheapest repair first as always
