has anyone ever tried to fix headgasket with a product called steel seal some kind of chemical is poured into rad. and when it finds a leak bonds into crack of headgasket thinking about trying it any thoughts

Most of them just make a mess of your engine and cooling system. The pressures are too high. I'd stay away from them, unless your stranded on the highway and need to get home.

If the engine has an EXTERNAL head gasket failure , a radiator sealer of some sort might help. Imdew is on the money, the only cure for an internal head gasket repair is to physically replace the gasket.

Agree on the head gasket.. Have a 96 OBL and I did a complete engine rebuild. Pulled the motor and all.. Not too difficult to do, but I've learned a few things about the rebuild.. Worth the effort & time. Best way to properly repair it, in my opinion.

 

Dan

Chicago

Geogolf:

 

Did you post this on nasioc asking about steam coming from your car?

 

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=739346

 

Do you think your headgaskets might be leaking? As mentioned by others, the stop-leak stuff won't help much on an internal leak, on the other hand the internal HG leak which sometimes affects Phase 1 2.5l's usually doesn't cause steam.

 

There's some links to headgasket information here: http://users.sisna.com/ignatius/subaru/headgasket.html

 

Steve

steve that was me problem i am having is sudden temp. spike and coolant wants to overflow out of tank i took car to work today and no problems at all so i am not 100% sure it is hg but am leaning that way that is why i wanted to know about steam from under hood just have to run car and see what happens