I would like to get some feedback regarding the use of this product,While I agree that the long term repair should consist of a teardown and replacement of the defective/worn part,the enticement of saved labor and cost cannot be ignored. This repair should only have to last for ~3 months or so. …

My opinion is that a stop leak product can possibly seal a head gasket that is leaking externally or possibly between a coolant passage and an engine oil passage. Stopping leaks into the combustion chamber is a different kettle of fish and pretty much a waste of time but based on what you’ve stated…

Dump a can of "stop leak’ into the radiator, cross you fingers, and sell the truck ASAP. There are no guarantees. You’re asking for a miracle. No such thing.

If I was beside the road and trying to get home, I?d give it a shot. Trying to make it 3 months, no, it need to be fixed right. My opinions are subject to change with new facts.

A quick look at the gaskets show what appears to be coolant cross-overs. Since pulling the intake should not be a major job why not yank it off and see if a leaking intake gasket is the cause; a la GM 3.1. [image] Auto Parts and Replacement Parts for Cars, Trucks & SUVs AutoZone is the le…

I’ve used sodium silicate on three vehicles that had head gasket leaks where the vehicle wasn’t worth the time or money to replace the head gasket(s). And in each case it stopped the head gasket leak. One vehicle has been on the road for over a year with no problems. You can order a bottle of sodiu…

Just an update:I tried “Blue Devil head gasket sealant”.I recently used this with excellant results.I recently posted a video on youtube.I don’t know how long it’s going to last but keeping my fingers crossed.The video should be viewable in a day or so. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCrUb8AXLvY

Your follow up post is greatly appreciated. Too often nothing is heard back from people who post to these boards. I look forward to checking out the video too.

I can only offer a single anecdote. I had a small external water leak from a 4 cyl aluminum-on-iron engine. This is pretty much the easiest case, so far as head gasket leaks go. I used the sealant the looks like big gold-colored tablets that you crumble and put in the radiator. About two weeks a…

While we’re sharing anecdotes, this is my favorite stop-leak story: http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&File_Id=3739

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Never heard of Bar… its not even in my brand directory list… anyway, might as well check it again with the dealer. Sometimes they just imitate some of those brands? Im not so sure… You just have to be careful and wise in choosing every part… GoodLuck!

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