986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners (http://986forum.com/forums/)
-   Performance and Technical Chat (http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/)
-   -   Head Gasket Sealant (http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/50789-head-gasket-sealant.html)

Adz_Boxster 02-16-2014 06:54 AM
Head Gasket Sealant
 
Has anybody used or know if you can use a head gasket sealant on the boxster. I have the tell tale sign of white smoke and disappearing coolant. Would a sealant be ok for a temporary fix whilst I save up for the replacement gasket or will it do a greater damage? I'm gutted as I've just replaced all of the coil overs and she was running perfect again.

Any info would be appreciated

Thanks

Adz_Boxster 02-16-2014 07:38 AM
I've found K Seal which promises to answer all my problems, has anybody tried this ?

JFP in PA 02-16-2014 07:56 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adz_Boxster (Post 386908)
Has anybody used or know if you can use a head gasket sealant on the boxster. I have the tell tale sign of white smoke and disappearing coolant. Would a sealant be ok for a temporary fix whilst I save up for the replacement gasket or will it do a greater damage? I'm gutted as I've just replaced all of the coil overs and she was running perfect again.

Any info would be appreciated

Thanks
In all the years I have worked on these cars, I have never seen (or heard) one blow a head gasket. And the OEM head gaskets need no sealant of any kind.

Adz_Boxster 02-16-2014 08:20 AM
Would there be another reason the coolant is leaking into the engine and causing it to smoke white other then a cracked cylinder ?

JFP in PA 02-16-2014 08:34 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adz_Boxster (Post 386919)
Would there be another reason the coolant is leaking into the engine and causing it to smoke white other then a cracked cylinder ?
Most common failure are cracked cylinder heads, followed by cracked cylinders:

http://986forum.com/forums/attachmen...head-crack.jpg

Jake Raby 02-16-2014 09:20 AM
These engines use MLS head gaskets. Don't even consider using a sealant. If you have intermix, it's not a blown head gasket- the gaskets are stronger than M96 heads. We've never ever seen a head gasket fail on these engines.

You have a cracked head or cylinder. You may beat your head against the wall trying to figure it out and waste a lot of time.

jsceash 02-16-2014 03:06 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adz_Boxster (Post 386908)
Has anybody used or know if you can use a head gasket sealant on the boxster. I have the tell tale sign of white smoke and disappearing coolant. Would a sealant be ok for a temporary fix whilst I save up for the replacement gasket or will it do a greater damage? I'm gutted as I've just replaced all of the coil overs and she was running perfect again.

Any info would be appreciated

Thanks
Your not going to feel any better after this either. Check your compression do a leak down test or have your local mechanic and expect the worst.
MY history is
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0b970d06.jpg

Jake Raby 02-16-2014 03:25 PM
WOW! Someone tried to hone that cylinder!!! Guess they never heard of Lokasil before! Must have thought they were working on a Chevy 350!


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:45 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website