Can Head Gasket Sealer Fix an Engine? (Probably Not But Let's Try!)

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3 жыл бұрын

Can head gasket sealer fix an engine? Probably not but lets try it! The engine will not be rebuilt since it most likely has previous damage. I don't think this will work but I have always wanted to try it.
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@elisejohnson5834 4 ай бұрын

That stuff worked perfect no problems. I have power now in my truck. Thank you. No water in the oil. I’ve had it in there for about a week now. No problems at all. Thanks again.

@johnbishop2342 3 жыл бұрын

Smoke is blue, rich running / unburnt fuel is black ? white is either steam or in cold weather and a running warm engine condensation usually .

@barryphillips7327 3 жыл бұрын

White smoke is indication of a lean mixture, blue smoke is oil being burnt, black smoke is over rich mixture. Condensation from the exhaust does not necessarliy mean anything is wrong, one of my cars does this, it has cast iron block alloy head, different metals heat up at different rates.

@dfweurocars 3 жыл бұрын

@@barryphillips7327 yes

@coopers4491 3 жыл бұрын

Check torque settings on head you may get away wiih re torqing the head bolts down a little bit more , i have 3 of these cars and it workd on mine!!!!!!

@borntolate1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes re torque the heads down again .,.So many do the head gasket replacment job and never do this after a few 1000 miles because the head gasket will leak after time without this .

@coopers4491 3 жыл бұрын

@@borntolate1 This is a must ,i've worked for jaguar for 26 yrs and this is done on any of the head gaskets that have been replaced or engine rebuilds , especially when your living in a cold climate country.....STAY SAFE

@Passionate747 Жыл бұрын

BMW 750LI (2008) It was loosing jug of coolant every week. Yes this works but i did add some extra popyseed with it. in two day the car was running like new. thanks for uploading great video❤

@parrotraiser6541 3 жыл бұрын

It can't be easy at those temperatures to discriminate between smoke from incorrect mixture and simple condensation from combustion. (That's likely the source of the water dribbling from the exhaust.) They look very similar, but I expect you can tell by the smell.

@johndavey72 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first day l've had off from my "e"type in over a month . That's probably why l'm sat in front of my tablet. Thanks Adam . It looks slightly warmer ! Take care and stay safe.

@oompah_your_dupa 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving it a try and sharing the results! I seem to recall that those cooling system sealants are better at things like a head gasket leak than an internal fault like a cracked block.

@lieberfreialsgleich 3 жыл бұрын

It can work. I had a lot of Volkswagen t3, at least 10 had cooling system problems. I always used chemical products like you. As long as the engine is running and not overheating, I prefer this solution. Don‘t forget to check, if there is water in the oil. If it doesn‘t work immediately, don‘t worry. Sometimes, it takes some days, it is a chemical reaction.

@jackpontiac52 Жыл бұрын

Sodium Silicate , Water Glass ! The copper is added as a filler . Sort of like when a few tree branches cover a drain Culvert. Then the smaller branches cover the bigger branches, now the culvert is clogged . Water Glass is easy to make . Soda Ash, fine Silica and Water .

@lapalmax59 3 жыл бұрын

I have used this type product multiple times on different engines over a fair few years I have always had a positive long term result.....

@Therighteousone522 3 жыл бұрын

Well done for having a go Adam . Keep em coming.

@paulkluka3169 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Adam. I’ve tried something similar before to good effect, but I drained the coolant out first before putting the sealant in with fresh water. After the problem was fixed, I drained the cooling system again and put fresh coolant in. I did this about 5 years ago and the car is still in daily use! I suspect it depends on how bad the gasket is as to whether the sealant works or not.

@jabirucru6970 3 жыл бұрын

Over 60 years of car ownership and many years as a mechanic I have found all these so called magic fixes to be useless and you wondered why these products are still made, it's simple. As Barnum said " there's a fool born every minute" A worthwhile experiment just to show that there ain't no easy fix for a major problem. Love your videos. Now I need to fix my Stype heating issue. Need to replace the distribution valve which seems to be seized. Not the easiest job to get to!

@lapalmax59 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate I am using this stuff have been for years recommended it to friends they can't believe it works........ as I said here earlier it's been in my 3.8 V6 for about 4 years an 60,000 kilometers and still running fine.......the guy sold me the car because it was overheating lol.........$65 fixed the problem....all the best to ya!

@BigFiveJack Жыл бұрын

We appreciate the experiment, and really look forward to the Daimler usage by you.

@HIRAMECLARKEHOPS Жыл бұрын

This helped my 2007 Saturn Vue 3.5 for a few months, well it helped the coolant burning anyway. The engine was still running sketchy for a while. It's started running much smoother over time, but the smoke has come back, and coolant is slowly being burned. I'm going to try Blue Devil next.

@bobstride6838 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video Adam, thanks for trying this. It may pay you to fill the petrol tank to help prevent rust attacking the tank

@jensenhealey907efi 3 жыл бұрын

I think it would be interesting to eventually see at some point the tear down of this engine to know exactly what is wrong with it.

@thepm9686 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think this would be very interesting for the channel to know what the issue is with the Engine..

@jensenhealey907efi 3 жыл бұрын

I bet it is a crack in the top of the block. The 4.2L engines can sometimes develop cracks between the cylinders if the engine has been overheated in a really bad way.

@jamesatkinson6480 3 жыл бұрын

@@jensenhealey907efi Think you're on it there, considering the symptoms. As a performance engine minimising the cast steel in the block compared to an engine from 'the big three' (Ford, GM, and Chrysler), it is more susceptible to internal cracks with overheating...

@mikh8536 Жыл бұрын

Wow I hope & Pray your new motor is as clean as a dream as this motor..Good luck..

@ratataran Жыл бұрын

Head gasket sealer does indeed work if it's a leak into the coolant system from the head gasket. That bottle worked for a few weeks to a month, I switched to head seal, let's see how long it goes for.

@DK-rl1dy 3 жыл бұрын

I used the stuff on an old GMC truck and it worked. Couldn't believe it. And kept working.

@lapalmax59 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly I got my wagon cheap because the seller knew it had a blown head gasket I put the Nulon version of this stuff in it that was 4 years and 60,000 kilometers ago it certainly works....in my experience...the guy I purchased the wagon from keeps asking is it still over heating I just smile and say nope I put Nulon in it......

@alanwilliams8078 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, that particular product is a good one, I have had success with it in Jaguars and other engines before. Shame you are not in NZ, I have lots of good engines...

@ernstboston7640 3 жыл бұрын

I have 1994 jaguar check engine light come on. when cold temps always need jump start. need help

@ernstboston7640 3 жыл бұрын

when starting vehicle. little bet smoke. after vehicle parked for hours

@chrismaley895 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, I had a 1986 XJ-6 with low compression on 2 cylinders and coolant in the oil. i used a different brand of head gasket can fix. I had to drain the oil and the coolant. The directions said to do it all twice. It worked and still works now two years later and 5 k. miles. Check consumer reports for the best stuff which is much more involved. I think this was a Lucas product but let me double check as I forget which brand., but I think it was made by Lucas. Don't give up--try try again.

@lapalmax59 3 жыл бұрын

yup it works

@tonycollingridge4347 3 жыл бұрын

Well done for trying Adam. I'm never sure about these products either, although I'll admit to using Water Wetter just because I worry so much about overheating! It's a real pity after you have done so much to the engine and it looks really beautiful externally, although I guess you can put those parts on any new comparable engine you can find. Best of luck with the search!

@JMc.D 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting experiment none the less!

@MM_in_Havasu 3 жыл бұрын

That was at least worth a try! Yes, I'd just go ahead and park the Jag for awhile, and put your snow tires on the Daimler and press on with more classic daily driver content! We will all look forward to an engine change on the Jag later in the year when the weather and your pocketbook can accommodate it!

@mikewilson631 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the "retorque the head" brigade. Probably too late now but still worth trying. Definitely something to remember in future.

@jonjones3472 3 жыл бұрын

Ah bummer. I would try torquing the bolts again like some have mentioned - lots of expansion and contraction in those temperatures. Maybe torque a little extra as an experiment? If not, valiant A for effort Adam! Thanks for sharing.

@michaelemerton6517 3 жыл бұрын

i would suggest checking head bolt torque especially with rebuild and new gasket .with all the effort youve put into that engine you deserve some better luck.

@johndavey72 3 жыл бұрын

Oh well . It was worth a try . Never mind Adam , the perils of classic car ownership !

@LivingWithAClassic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s the ups and downs of classic car ownership. Time to hunt for another engine

@keithbean406 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, the only time I've had success with one of these sealant products is in an emergency situation on the side of the road. They can be helpful in improving for a brief time, but, in the way a spare tire is meant to be temporary. Thanks :)

@lapalmax59 3 жыл бұрын

I use it.....a friend drove around Australia in his Land rover after I told him to use it......he never broke down......I am certain mechanics and engine builders hate this stuff

@2TOKE69 3 жыл бұрын

Snyggt. Bilen som ny. 👍 Har själv testat den. Motorn blev bättre.

@johndavey72 3 жыл бұрын

Adam. That has to be the quickest reply ever ! 😂😂😂

@LivingWithAClassic 3 жыл бұрын

I try to be quick ;)

@adamskikijowski9139 3 жыл бұрын

I suggest pressuring your cooling system to cap pressure and firstly keep your eye on it. Then start your engine and if the cooling pressure increases you have a combustion leak into the cooling system. I can't remember if you've also tried a coolant analyser whilst running. I have no experience of them but the first test is pretty good.

@andypaine7489 3 жыл бұрын

Good experiment; but like you, it produced the results I expected. I look forward to the eventual instill of a new 4.2. I look forward to seeing if you go with a series III fuel injection or stay with the SUs. I'm actually putting 420G manifold with triple SUs in my series III.

@johnmoruzzi7236 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting experiment, definitely drain the coolant now to save gumming up the heater and radiator, but leave the car able to move when needed.

@jagvette1 3 жыл бұрын

By the way over here in the USA we have one called Blue Devil which is meant to be good.

@Gwallteriedig77 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be too hard to get an AJ6 engine? That would be awesome, but I guess you’d need a serious electronics upgrade?

@nsz2302 3 жыл бұрын

The best way to mess up for good the heater core in any car.

@pawpawbandit3871 Жыл бұрын

I just poured some in a Discovery1; not sure I would do it again. I drove with it and then left it idle for several miniutes before shutting off - yeah I. think it's the heating up to temp and then cooling down completely that's supposed to set it

@Witheredgoogie 3 жыл бұрын

Did the previous rebuilders check the head was not warped and skimmed it flat if it was?

@shauntvr4312 3 жыл бұрын

Hi what makes you think it's a head gasket do you have white cream in the oil cap all the best

@LivingWithAClassic 3 жыл бұрын

See previous video. Exhaust gases are present in the coolant

@patrickkeen6127 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with Cooper S, retighten the head bolts a little more, say 5-10 ft pounds Adam, you have nothing to lose after all.

@ZapruderJones 3 жыл бұрын

oof, hope you get it sorted soon. Guess you'll have to use the XJ40 for the daily grind (an upgrade!)

@SandroLuccini 11 ай бұрын

It worked for me

@erickc.1081 3 жыл бұрын

It's gunna smoke in that weather. What's coming out in the video is normal. That's just condensation from the heat of the engine and the cold weather. All cars will produce smoke in the winter months

@richardkleihorst1304 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, are you convinced that it didn't work? Only a regular level check should tell it. Exhaust gasses condensate in cold air and get white smoke.

@bunning63 3 жыл бұрын

What you need to be aware of with those headgsaket fixes are they contain what's known as liquid glass, so some sort of silicate from memory. Bottom line is it can be effective unless you have coolant getting into the oil in which case it all can become a bad idea. Some of the bottles do indicate this so read the fine print.

@elijahhacks6399 5 ай бұрын

I trust Barrs permanent head gasket sealer. Thermoswitch went out on my 98 Honda civic hatchback while on the freeway, overheated engine and cracked head gasket. Water got into oil while white smoke was coming out of pipe. Poured half of Barr's container into radiator, step on gas pedal for 15 minutes on 6000 rpms and wham, white smoke stopped. I already put 200 miles on it and is running ok. No smell of coolant but a coppery smell. Barr"s is the best when properly applied. My highest respect for Barr's brand. It saved my day until I get a JDM engine. I had a 79 Jaguar xj6 in mint condition. It requires 1/3 ) less coolant with a whole container of Barr's revved at 6000 rpms. Barr's is the best application for a blown head gasket .

@jackpontiac52 Жыл бұрын

Did you lose any more coolant after putting in the sealer? That is just Water Vapour (product of Combustion)

@TornadoCAN99 3 жыл бұрын

Unsure if that exhaust "smoke" is just steam condensing in the cold ambient temp? When gasoline burns, water vapour is a combustion product. For headgasket check, you need to do a compression test. If cylinder pressure reaching into coolant passages, you would see oil/black carbon accumulating coolant overflow tank.

@caby9311 5 ай бұрын

I had a big leak on a 2.7lt toyota hiace. Its a cab and its been a week. WARNING check the oil is not frothy as the glass will mix with the oil and siese the engine. No one told me before i put it in. Should have wathed Scotty didnt come up on the search at first. Also one guy did an oil test and found glass particles in the oil so should change oil so as not to wear the motor. Bugger i just changed the oil a few days before

@Rick-sl7iw 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam what shame I thought for a moment it was going work one question I have is how did you zero the speedo ? I’m sure I can’t zero mine thank you for sharing

@TheHorsebox2 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the adjuster knob protrude from just below the dashboard?

@Rick-sl7iw 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHorsebox2if it does I can’t find it Sean I’m going to have a another look tomorrow thanks for your advice

@TheHorsebox2 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rick-sl7iw No worries, Rick. It's quite small.

@garypoulton7311 3 жыл бұрын

the only product that works is holts blockweld, its a faff to do, flushing etc etc, but it works. The other goo, like what you have used here, does not, it cannot withstand the pressure. Worked for me on a cracked head, and a gasket, which was seriouslyblown when I took the head off.

@classicjalopy 3 жыл бұрын

Not a surprise, but a nice test since you're going to scrap the engine. My only other concern, any plugging of the radiator or heater core due to the sealant?

@LivingWithAClassic 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll flush the whole system once it gets warmer

@davidsolloway9349 3 жыл бұрын

Although it did work for the frost plug...have you tried re torqing the head ...

@944play 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the head is cracked.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 жыл бұрын

Might be but it was checked by the machine shop a few months ago

@hughbishopnh 3 жыл бұрын

Snake oil. But as you said, nothing to lose trying it.

@jimredman3033 3 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to solve the mystery with that engine. That being said, I’d like to see you restore and install a replacement engine for the car as well.

@jeffharrison5265 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I expected a positive result. Bummer. Thanks for trying.

@paulv5283 3 жыл бұрын

There is no smoke out of the back! It is steam.

@stefanallan4274 3 жыл бұрын

Its only a temporary fix to get you home if your in trouble this is why they make these products as good as they are there not designed to last

@Flaming360Spider 3 ай бұрын

It’s either not hot enough to work and also maybe your thermostat got clogged up. You should have removed it to let the coolant run free

@8000Christopher 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it works, it's such a handsome engine !!!! Hope it works, so your daughter can "ride with pride" Opps, sorry it didn't work

@TFD1982 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure to flush that crap out after its stops leaking leaving it in will clog your cooling passages as well as you cooling fins in your radiator. Please take this into consideration if you want this motor to last as long as you can before you might get a new motor.

@joeblogs8193 3 жыл бұрын

A old way to test for misfire, is to hold a piece of paper at the top edge of the exhaust tail pipe, if it pops inwards, its a misfiring cylinder. You can try this by removing a spark plug lead on a known good engine to invoke a misfire on this good engine. As for the "mechanic in a can" He was never a good mechanic in the first place and should be relegated to the rubbish can. Lol. When the engine has cooled down, the will be water in the offending cylinder. Telling you more of what is going wrong. possible cracked liner?, head gasket fault?, cracked head?, or even cracked inlet port?. I would i invest in a cooling system pressure tester and inspect component at a time ( you have an inspection camera to see down plug holes etc ). Dont write off the engine yet.

@dfweurocars 3 жыл бұрын

genius

@Islamisthecultofsin 4 ай бұрын

He said it was a cracked liner.

@idiots830 Жыл бұрын

Idiots I bought bar's 1100 sealer 1,786 bart($53) from ubuy thailand online shop mar 6th.2023. and then I using 1/2 bottle of sealer 1 hour idle for little keaking . Next day I drived car and no more over flow to coolent tank. It working. mar 13.2023. I found full of coolent in water tank and then checking. Found lots of bobble, oil came out from radiator cap. I drived only 176 km(109mile)and max speed no more then 90km/hour( 56 m/h}. using another 1/2 bottle of sealent and tried one more time. But I do not know why 2nd tried does not working any more. I need to try again with other company. Please advise me which one is batter?

@grayfool 3 жыл бұрын

Well, you don't know if you don't try. It would be interesting to know what the issue is. Please keep us in the loop.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 жыл бұрын

Will do 😊

@peterbrown6224 3 жыл бұрын

It's really weird seeing the brake booster on that side. This was saddening to watch and I hope that you can repair it economically.

@elizabethrowlands9419 3 жыл бұрын

imagine buying a car with this in it , you are going to suffer in the near future , you may have paid too much , and an engine bill one day !

@ratataran Жыл бұрын

You're supposed to pour into the radiator directly, not the overflow tank. Maybe try another bottle?

@LivingWithAClassic Жыл бұрын

Engine had a cracked liner so it could never work. No way to pour into radiator on an XJ6, just into the thermostat housing

@ratataran Жыл бұрын

@@LivingWithAClassic then what is that thing you're measuring the level of with a ruler?

@ratataran Жыл бұрын

@@LivingWithAClassic yeah a cracked piston anything it would never work, how did you find out? Did you have the engine dismantled?

@kayerickatson4814 3 жыл бұрын

Nice try!

@rich5223 3 жыл бұрын

Should of used blue devil

@BackwardFinesse 3 жыл бұрын

That exhaust smoke could be due to worn valve guides.

@Islamisthecultofsin 4 ай бұрын

He said it was a cracked liner.

@athulad 3 жыл бұрын

remove the thermostat valve for best results,..

@ratataran Жыл бұрын

I don't think you used the stuff right or all of it. It really depends on the type of hg leak you have. Coolant into combustion, yes coolant into oil, no don't bother.

@donaldasif Жыл бұрын

after using this my engine blocked for other reasons....

@pstreetgarage7304 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad. Must be a crack

@Islamisthecultofsin 4 ай бұрын

He said it ended up being a cracked liner.

@toucan221 3 жыл бұрын

Do not bother putting WD40 in your cylinders, there is a proper engine protection fluid that has PTFE in it called SLICK 50. but todays modern stuff has ceramic coating, don't know much about that, perhaps someone else can speak about that, try again good luck 😊😎.

@earldominguez3938 2 жыл бұрын

OR GAT A WAY BATOR CAR. GAT. A TOYOTA SUPERA .7 SPEED ..NAU THETS A REAAL CAR .

@LivingWithAClassic 2 жыл бұрын

What’s a bator car? Never heard of that. Also your caps lock is on btw

@np4057 3 ай бұрын

You barely put any in the tank. You should be using most if not all of that bottle.

@LivingWithAClassic 3 ай бұрын

It was all used

@johnnorth9355 3 жыл бұрын

Instant karma .

@thomascatford2627 3 жыл бұрын

Simple answer. NO repair it properly

@jb944 3 жыл бұрын

No. Just no.

@jagvette1 3 жыл бұрын

OK, Love the video's but being English I get pissed off with the bad use of the Language and I appreciate it is not your native tongue but try doing a video without using the word 'basically' instead state whatever as a fact !!

@targetglen 3 жыл бұрын

The man's English is damned near perfect. How good is your Swedish ?

@jagvette1 3 жыл бұрын

@@targetglen I guess you have not seen my previous complements on his English before, and had I been taught Swedish at school I imagine it would be as good as his English. Neat you’ll tell me it’s like ok like to use like every like time you like want to like.

@johnmoruzzi7236 3 жыл бұрын

Then don’t say “pissed off” when you mean “frustrated”.

@jagvette1 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmoruzzi7236 ah but I am pissed off if I was just frustrated it wouldn’t bother me so much.