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Old 02-12-2012, 11:19 AM
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Steelseal pros-cons??

I blew a head gasket on my 3vze 155000 miles, just wondering if anyone has tried this stuff? I have a friend that swears by the stuff but I think there are some pretty knowledgeable folks on here whos opinions I would trust more, thanks in advance
Old 02-12-2012, 12:19 PM
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If you need to drive this and the time and money to do the head gaskets just is not there.

Knowing this is just for the most a temporary fix at best till another failure occurs 3months 6 months a little longer.

I do say follow the directions I also loop the hose to keep it out of the heater core.

Sometimes you have no choice. But this is for me only a last resort.
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Ya at this time I have a lot of time but not much cash flow as no snow for my plow biz this winter
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Temporary fix at best....kills any of the following at worst: radiator, WP, heater core, engine (due to overheating after killing radiator/WP, etc.).

After using a similar product:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...s-mess-248296/

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You will have better luck pissing into a strong wind.

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Wabbit, Wabbit....LOL! ^^^^
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Thanks for the replies, ( Really liked wabbits ) me thinks it will just have to set till we get the cash flowing in the right direction again. rworegon, that looks like the stuff you see in those bottles you can buy at auto parts stores that looks like it has toilet paper floating in it. The steelseal product is clear(blue tint) Thanks again!
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