Okay Guys-I need some advice! Let me say that I KNOW what I'm asking is only a temporary fix (I plan on replacing the motor), I'm just in dire straights right now & need to be able to use my truck!

Long story short...the Radiator went & overheated the truck. Shut it off immediately & had it towed. Replaced the radiator & thought it was fine. On the way home it started billowing thick, sweet, white smoke! I knew the head gasket was blown!

I plan on replacing the motor in the next few months (finding a good 5.9 in Central PA is not easy!) I'd like to know what you guys think of using a "quick-fix" product to get me through & which, if any, you'd recommend until I can replace the motor. I've watched TONS of videos on YouTube regarding Blue Devil, K&W & a few others, but I thought I'd check in here before I commit to anything!

Please guys...be nice! I know this stuff isn't good for your motor...

 

Not only the motor the radiator and heater core. They will get clogged and cause more problems then it's worth. No quick fix other than parking it.

 

indeed, for a blown headgasket, you have two alternatives. Fix it right, or stop driving it. There is no 'quick' fix, that won't result in even more problems. Not to mention, I don't know of ANY stop-leak product that can withstand cylinder pressures...... And even if one made that particular claim, I would never use it. Ever. That's just asking for more trouble.

 

Quite a few years ago when I was a poor teenager, I used one of those products on a car that was not worth fixing right, it had a blown gasket between cylinder and water jacket, no water in oil yet. It actually did seal up the gasket and I drove the car for about 3 months before it blew out again. It blew out the first time I drove aggressively. A second attempt with the stuff did not work. I sold the car for $100. So yes it did get the car back on the road, but did not hold up to much stress.

I understand the stuff contains material that hardens under pressure and temperature, which is what seals the leaks, you don't want that stuff floating around the cooling system of a truck you want to keep. If the truck is worth fixing right, I would not use it. Or if you plan to replace the engine, heater core, rad and all hoses then I guess it could work.

 

I have used the mechanic in a can stuff before and as long as you know what it can do then use it.