Blown Head Gasket
02-07-2015, 11:38 AM
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Blown Head Gasket
Looks like I blew a head gasket. 07 with 107k miles
The Jeep has never over heated and temp is maintaining.
I'm leaking coolant near cylinder 2 at the head.
Obviously I need to change the gasket and have things checked for warping.
Has anyone ever used Bars head gasket sealer on the 3.8? I'm hoping I can buy some time before the Jeep is down for a few days.
I'm scared that stuff could do more damage and clog the system.
The Jeep has never over heated and temp is maintaining.
I'm leaking coolant near cylinder 2 at the head.
Obviously I need to change the gasket and have things checked for warping.
Has anyone ever used Bars head gasket sealer on the 3.8? I'm hoping I can buy some time before the Jeep is down for a few days.
I'm scared that stuff could do more damage and clog the system.
02-07-2015, 12:14 PM
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How bad is is it leaking ? My experience with that stuff is that it only works on small leaks. My 07 unl was leaking coolant at the pump with 30 k on it. I added half a bottle of that stuff and it hasn't leaked a drop since.
02-07-2015, 12:59 PM
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The leak isn't bad. Seems to only when I shut the car off. The drip marks only go down.
I get a puddle as if the AC was on for a short bit.
I noticed the smell of coolant yesterday so I think I I caught it kind of quickly.
I get a puddle as if the AC was on for a short bit.
I noticed the smell of coolant yesterday so I think I I caught it kind of quickly.