Head gasket sealent anyone try it?

For what it’s worth: one sealant manufacturer advises, to dissolve and flush out their sealant, a 50/50 mix of vinegar/water. You could experiment, adding the product to some coolant (which should produce some globules), then see if those globules do indeed dissolve in that 50/50 solution. If so, you know you’ll be able to rid the system of gunk, down the road.

 

Good pricing for a head gasket or replacement engine. Are those installed prices? Are you in California?

 

Try K-Seal. It was $9.xx somewhere recently.

No need to bypass the heater it will seal any leaks there also. (Have it in our Porsche Panamera used to smell the ceramic inside the cabin now it's gone)...

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So much for the theory everything is expensive in California

 

I had a bad engine knocking issue on startup and did all the required maintenance from spark plugs, coil fuel injectors, EGR cooler complete cleanup and eventually figured it was the head gasket dripping coolant into cylinder 2. I researched alot about the head gasket sealants and pulled the trigger on Bar’s Leak HG-1. I luckily got it for $10 brand new from someone. I followed the simple instructions, adding half the bottle to the expansion tank and running the engine for about 30mins with the heater on full blast, instructions say atleast 15mins though. Then letting it cool for about an hour, and taking it for normal driving for 50 miles (freeway & street). Let it sit overnight and the next morning till today have had no knocking or any issues. I haven’t flushed the sealant out as it’s not required for this product,however,will flush the cooling system at the next oil change, so far have driven about 4000 miles with no start up or low speed rattling. I’m glad it has worked so far for me and will see if and when it ever shows up again. Also it is supposed to be a permanent seal, well, time will tell. Keeping fingers crossed.

 

No copper spray. No Fel-Pro (except bolts).

Buy the engine overhaul gasket kit from Toyota:

2011 Toyota Prius Hatchback Engine Gasket Set - 0411137315 | Roseville Toyota, Roseville CA


(There is a promo code "freeship" that gives you free shipping).

You will also need a new FIPG Black, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs, coolant, oil and oil filter.

 

http://www.oempartstoyou.com has it cheaper I believe...

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I’m guessing the first has more, for a complete engine overhaul. But just pulling the head there’s no point. In the amayama link I think there’s a list and diagram of what’s included.