Sodium silicate
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79jasper
Chickenhawk
Just no....
Head gaskets aren't that hard to do, just time consuming. And heavy sob's.
Is it actually blown? Like burning coolant? Or mixing with oil?
Or just a little external seepage?
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Head gaskets aren't that hard to do, just time consuming. And heavy sob's.
Is it actually blown? Like burning coolant? Or mixing with oil?
Or just a little external seepage?
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nelstomlinson
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That sounds like something my grandpa might have done on a Model T. Grandpa told me about whittling Model T sparkplugs out of corncobs and sticking a wire through the middle. He said the cob would last long enough to get you to the next corn field on the way to town.
I don't think that waterglass for a head gasket is a good idea on a modern engine. It probably wasn't a good idea on a Model T, either.
I don't think that waterglass for a head gasket is a good idea on a modern engine. It probably wasn't a good idea on a Model T, either.
Little seep
I'm pulling the heads
79jasper
Chickenhawk
Could try a retorque.
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It would seem to me that using Sodium silicate is a short term fix to a long term problem. It also might create new problems. I just got done replacing the head gasket on my 6.9. I pulled the motor out as I also wanted to clean it up (it was a greasy mess) and replace all of the seals. But you can replace the head gasket without pulling the motor. Take the hood off, build a walk way around the front of the truck with concrete blocks and some foot boards, and use a lift to lift up the heads and to put them back in. Just takes some time but when you are done you Will know it was done right, and you will not be constantly wondering when the head gasket will blow out and leave you stranded.
Here is a link to a interesting article about water glass. https://itstillruns.com/sodium-silicate-engine-6376297.html
Here is a link to a interesting article about water glass. https://itstillruns.com/sodium-silicate-engine-6376297.html
79jasper
Chickenhawk
That's what they used during cash for clunkers to kill engines.
It is a short term fix, and can cause more long term issues as well.
Plug up radiator, heater core, possibly coolant passages.
Theres is one other brand that I hear doesn't leave such a mess, but I can remember what it is called. Blue devil?
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It is a short term fix, and can cause more long term issues as well.
Plug up radiator, heater core, possibly coolant passages.
Theres is one other brand that I hear doesn't leave such a mess, but I can remember what it is called. Blue devil?
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Va_Mike
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People in the Land Rover Club I am in use K-Seal. Many are Mechanics and run it in their trail trucks as a just in case kinda thing. They say that it won't coat passages and will live happy in the coolant system and only seal a leak.*** I don't use it*** But in a tight spot, If i had to use something I would consider that first based on recommendations and seeing it not cause damage over extended periods of time.
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