working a side project trying to get an 88 Plymouth Voyager going again.. It apparenly has a blown head gasket.

on another forum an ad suggested using Thermagasket (The ad says it is a state-of-the-art, 2 part Elemental Carbon Metallic Alloy Head and Block Repair System) sounds like magic???

Has anyone used this kind of product to fix a head gasket, coat approx $200 or do I just need to pull it apart and replace the gasket?

 

When I blew the head gasket on my BMW, I went through zillions pages of posts and reviews, then went ahead and pulled the engine apart, had the head milled, and changed the gasket. Which is to say, as lazy as I am (and I AM), after reading up, I felt I had to go and do the job right.

- Eric

 

I aggree with Eric, do the job right the first time. Remove the head and have it machined then reinstall it with a new head gasket.

 

I have had great success with this product.

Most mechanics will badmouth anything that doesnot put money in their pocket.

It will not damage anything. What is the "right" way if it stops the leak
and saves you money.


Check this link out http://www.usasealants.com/products/...asket-sealant/

Dave Holt

 

To have it fixed right it would cost as much as one of those minivans.
You would be better off buying another van for a few hundred bucks unless yours is in really good shape.
Any job worth doing is worth doing right, if it's worth doing.

I'd go for it but would still never trust it even if it did work.
It may give you some time but to me it would be like the Sword of Damocles hanging by a single horsehair over my head, wouldn't go on any long trips.

 

If that is the 2.2 four cylinder, you will need to have it straightened (usually heated up and torqued down in an oven) before it is milled. Reason for that, is if you have a bent head on the deck side, it will also be bent where the camshaft is too. Camshafts do not like to turn if the holes do not line up.
They gotta heat it up, and straighten it to do it right.
Figure around $150 BEFORE the valve job, $500 for everything, with you R&R ing the head.
Have them check for cracks first.

Use the silly-goo if you intend on trading it in, or using it for a demolition derby.

I know many have had good luck with that stuff,
I have NOT.
I HATE pushing cars, in AZ heat.

My opinions.
Jim

P.S. How much would it cost you to find another bullet for the van?