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Old 09-03-2007, 04:34 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Picture of a leaking head gasket

here's a pic of a leak on my head gasket. Is this missing some metal 'cause it doesn't look too healthy? This is the passenger side.

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Re: Picture of a leaking head gasket

look around i know i seen some members mentioning a stopleak they put in that works great
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Old 09-03-2007, 04:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Picture of a leaking head gasket

Bars Stop Leak, 10 oz bottle. Make sure your cooling system is clean before you add, You might change the antifreeze and add SCA when you do this job. I've got better than 200,000 miles on Bars.

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Re: Picture of a leaking head gasket

ya thats what they said can it be used in oil to stop leaks or will it stop oilleaks in the coolant?

i saw apost on it i didnt pay much attention to it
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Re: Picture of a leaking head gasket

Oozing a slight amount of oil at the rear of the heads is a common problem with these (and many other diesels) engines. The proper fix has always been to re-torque the cylinder heads. Bars Leak isn't going to have any effect on this particular type leak.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">can it be used in oil to stop leaks... </div></div>
Only if you have a desire to ruin your engine. Many guys, including myself won't use it in their cooling system either, who knows how it affects a SCA additive?
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Re: Picture of a leaking head gasket

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LMJD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oozing a slight amount of oil at the rear of the heads is a common problem with these (and many other diesels) engines. The proper fix has always been to re-torque the cylinder heads. Bars Leak isn't going to have any effect on this particular type leak.
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My 1993 IDI may have the same issue.

Do you know the procedure, or the torque specs?

Is a .pdf file available for the 7.3L IDI Navistar?

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Re: Picture of a leaking head gasket

Blue sent you some info... email.
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Pete,

Please send me the info too, I have the same problem.

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Hugh_D sent email..............

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Re: Picture of a leaking head gasket

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cdnsarguy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
BlueCrew your listed email addy does not work... info returned. </div></div>

cdnsarguy: OK, should be fixed now. I appreciate any info!
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cdnsarguy: Thanks for the info!
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