Hi All,
As you will see from my other threads, i have recently bought a 1.2SXi with a leaky headgasket.
Now, i am being quoted more than its worth to fix it.
If i depressurize the coolant bottle, it starts perfectly and runs like you wouldnt know there was anything wrong.
I took it to the garage last night which was a 40miles round trip.
I topped it up full of coolant last night before i left and it did the trip without losing a drip of water, there was very little pressure in the system either. Great i thought!
It ran like there was nothing wrong over 40 to 50 miles.
The garage told me that he wouldnt recommend me booking it in as he will need to charge me (plus what i bought it for) more than its worth and gave me some K-seal to try (guaranteed to work or your money back).
Got the car home, ran fine again, used no water. Drained some water from the bottle and fired in the K-seal with much enthusiasm.
Well, the car hasnt started since so its lying in the coolant bottle. When its turning over its just not firing and there isnt much pressure building in the bottle from that at all.
I was going to try and see if my spark plugs were swimming and dry them out if they are. Or try someone elses coil pack on the car just to see if i can get it fired.
My question (finally). Is the KSeal that is in the bottle completely useless now? As in, will it have separated and not work or once i get the car going will it circulate round, heat up and work as it should?
Has anyone had any great success with this stuff?
I would have rathered drop a new engine in or fit a new HG but at the expense it is going to be, its not looking "financially viable" lol.
Any help, as usual, very much appreciated.
Opinions on Kseal, what could be wrong with the car, etc.
As you will see from my other threads, i have recently bought a 1.2SXi with a leaky headgasket.
Now, i am being quoted more than its worth to fix it.
If i depressurize the coolant bottle, it starts perfectly and runs like you wouldnt know there was anything wrong.
I took it to the garage last night which was a 40miles round trip.
I topped it up full of coolant last night before i left and it did the trip without losing a drip of water, there was very little pressure in the system either. Great i thought!
It ran like there was nothing wrong over 40 to 50 miles.
The garage told me that he wouldnt recommend me booking it in as he will need to charge me (plus what i bought it for) more than its worth and gave me some K-seal to try (guaranteed to work or your money back).
Got the car home, ran fine again, used no water. Drained some water from the bottle and fired in the K-seal with much enthusiasm.
Well, the car hasnt started since so its lying in the coolant bottle. When its turning over its just not firing and there isnt much pressure building in the bottle from that at all.
I was going to try and see if my spark plugs were swimming and dry them out if they are. Or try someone elses coil pack on the car just to see if i can get it fired.
My question (finally). Is the KSeal that is in the bottle completely useless now? As in, will it have separated and not work or once i get the car going will it circulate round, heat up and work as it should?
Has anyone had any great success with this stuff?
I would have rathered drop a new engine in or fit a new HG but at the expense it is going to be, its not looking "financially viable" lol.
Any help, as usual, very much appreciated.
Opinions on Kseal, what could be wrong with the car, etc.
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