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Old 10-26-2017, 09:57 AM
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Well, after all I've done to get this 924S running, it seems I have a leaking head gasket..in a perfect world I would replace it, but it's not feasible at this time. I don't have coolant in my oil or oil in my coolant and it isn't overheating nor is there any gas bubbling in my coolant reservoir. I've pulled plugs and #1&#4 are definitely "steam cleaned". My question is, would there be a head gasket sealant that might possibly work? Any input would be appreciated. I am going to run cylinder compression and coolant system pressure tests this weekend
Old 10-26-2017, 11:15 AM
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Don't use a head gasket sealant - it'll gum everything in the cooling system up. Either park it or fix it.
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Hmm I have heard of of fix for this, they covered it on that NPR program "car talk," with tom and ray. They said to go to the nearest auto parts store and look for a product called, "Magic in a can". Unfortunately, I have never found it myself.
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At least neither of you are suggesting an LS swap. I suppose that counts for something
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Originally Posted by Toast54
At least neither of you are suggesting an LS swap. I suppose that counts for something
Oh no.
Head gasket = an afternoon and a few hundred bucks. LS swap = months and at least $10k.
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What is an LS swap?
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Swapping the original engine for a GM crate engine.Kits are available to use with donor engines. 5.3 liter seems to be a popular choice, which I believe is an LS3



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