Re: Coolant leakage through Head gasket

[Mike G]

"smallholder" <wiltseggs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Advice required.
>
> I have an old workhorse ( 1994 Seat Ibiza 1.9D) that has developed a
> leak through the headgasket. I have not noticed a lack of power &
> there is no scum in the oil to indicate that coolant is getting in
> there, so it appears the only place the gasket has gone is between the
> coolant channels & the outside. I can see the leak underneath the
> exhuast manifold at the back of the block.
>
> The leak is big enough to mean that I need to refill every 250miles,
> this equates to twice a week.
>
> Given that the replacement of a headgasket would cost more the car is
> worth - are there any short term (bodge) solutions. What effect would
> radweld, or similar have on this type of leak. I am only looking to
> get the car to next MOT when it is likely to be replaced ( 10 month
> away)
>
> Any suggestions?

Try bunging some 'Bar's leak' (better than 'Radweld' IMO) in the rad.
There's a good chance it will seal a small leak like that.
Mike.

[cavcrazy]

"smallholder" <wiltseggs@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:9d2fd9be.0410110345.57659156@posting.google.c om...
> Advice required.
>
> I have an old workhorse ( 1994 Seat Ibiza 1.9D) that has developed a
> leak through the headgasket. I have not noticed a lack of power &
> there is no scum in the oil to indicate that coolant is getting in
> there, so it appears the only place the gasket has gone is between the
> coolant channels & the outside. I can see the leak underneath the
> exhuast manifold at the back of the block.
>
> The leak is big enough to mean that I need to refill every 250miles,
> this equates to twice a week.
>
> Given that the replacement of a headgasket would cost more the car is
> worth - are there any short term (bodge) solutions. What effect would
> radweld, or similar have on this type of leak. I am only looking to
> get the car to next MOT when it is likely to be replaced ( 10 month
> away)
>
> Any suggestions?

Try bunging some 'Bar's leak' (better than 'Radweld' IMO) in the rad.
There's a good chance it will seal a small leak like that.
Mike.
hi mate does your car smoke quite heavy (white or blue gas)if so you head gasket is gone i had same problem with my last car(hence last car)could be expencive to repair or if you could do it all you will need is a gasket set of ebay for about £20.00 and a box of spanners but if your car is smoking bad it will not pass m.o.t and rad weld will not work for this problem,rich.

[cavcrazy]

hi mate does your car smoke quite heavy (white or blue gas)if so you head gasket is gone i had same problem with my last car(hence last car)could be expencive to repair or if you could do it all you will need is a gasket set of ebay for about £20.00 and a box of spanners but if your car is smoking bad it will not pass m.o.t and rad weld will not work for this problem,rich.hope this is helpful for you :)