Head Gasket keak

[fischnet]

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger with a 4.0 v6. It has slight leak to the outside of each head gasket. Has anyone tried to use products such as Steel Seal to fix these types of leaks? My Ford dealer says $2400.00 to fix the problem. Any suggestions?

[rhandwor]

I would get a quote from an independent to replace the head gaskets. It would be much cheaper to replace them yourself.

[mechhound]

Originally Posted by fischnet

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger with a 4.0 v6. It has slight leak to the outside of each head gasket. Has anyone tried to use products such as Steel Seal to fix these types of leaks? My Ford dealer says $2400.00 to fix the problem. Any suggestions?

I would use Bars Leaks instead of Steel Seal. The Bars Leaks will make your coolant look like crap, but it really works. Just follow the directions carefully. The Bars Leaks original formula seems to work the best. The Bars Leaks will probably seal your engine up better than any mechanical repair. To say nothing of the cost savings. Good luck whatever you decide.

[midgetracing28]

pepper use it like that stuff i shit u know it works. the only down side to it if ur car gets hot it smells like your cooking sweet corn. I still havent figured that out but your just better off honestly to change the head gasket its not that hard if u just take it one step at a time.