How to Repaira Steel Seal Head Gasket

Steel head gaskets provide a buffer between the head and block of an engine. Heat and engine coolant cause areas of the gasket to corrode. When coolant leaks past heavily corroded areas of the steel gasket, the coolant enters the engine's lubrication system. Coolant released into the engine oil burns when the oil lubricates the piston rings. The coolant then releases through the exhaust valves and out the exhaust pipes. One method of repairing a corroded gasket eliminates disassembling the engine and paying thousands of dollars in labor bills.

Instructions

1

Turn off the vehicle. Open the hood to allow heat to escape from the engine compartment. Allow the vehicle to cool for two hours.

2

Remove the cap from the radiator or the plastic overflow mounted near the radiator of newer vehicles.

3

Pour a can of Steel Seal solution into the open radiator or overflow tank. Secure the cap to close off the cooling system. Close the hood.

4

Start the vehicle. Turn the heat to its hottest setting with the fan speed on "High." Allow the vehicle to run at 1,000 RPM for one hour. Turn off the vehicle and allow the engine to cool.

5

Remove the radiator or overflow cap. Add antifreeze to bring the coolant levels to "Full." Replace the cap and close the hood.