NatureBoy Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 One of my shooting trucks is a series 2 Disco 4L V8 with gas conversion. It's head gasket blew the other day and garage recon £1000,00 plus to fix. Said because of age and value it really not worth doing, It's still in fairly good nick done 150,000 mls and i would like to keep it going without this expense. Folk have suggested i try using a product called liquid steel? in the system to try and seal it. Has anyone tried this with any success or can recommend another product or solution? NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Water glass used to be the old trick to fix gasket problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT SEARCHER Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 I used to deliver for Europarts and i dropped that stuff of at a few Garages. Around £25 to £30 a bottle. I asked a few of them weeks later if it worked. And they all said Surprisingly YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-dot Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 It will just clog up the coolant system. Get the head off that has went and have it checked for cracks or warping if you have roasted it then a good gasket and a bit of Hylomar and enjoy that burble. Rover V8's are worth saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 hello, www.steelseal.co.uk, check out the reviews, if you have not driven your disco since it could be worth a go, i have used liquid ptfe in an old maxi, always use red ex, we have products for engine water systems leaking, and i have just used a engine oil stop leak product on my sons mariva and that worked, anyway if it was me i would give it a go.good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Haynes manual,steel rule straight edge ( to check warpage), socket set and gasket-- jobs a good un Does nobody like to tinker anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 My friend has used a product that is used by Aston Martin on quite a few headgasket leaks, it works 100% everytime, I'll ask him.later on what it's called Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 do you just use it on shoots or many road miles??..had an old landy v8 just for off road/shooting for years......it was fine just keep water topped up.......if used for trips/on road it will let go at some point whatever 'gunk' you chuck in to it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) used it in my mates old R reg 2.5td Cherokee worked for a good few months with daily use of around 30 miles until the bearing in the water pump seized and he cooked it again steelseal you,ll need a couple of bottles though as 1 is only recommended for up to 2ltr I would give it go as if you use it and follow ALL the recommendation on the bottles and it does not work you get your money back Edited July 28, 2017 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 He says k-seal is the stuff to use, he has been a drag racer and mechanic for 30 years so I take his recommendations seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 He says k-seal is the stuff to use, he has been a drag racer and mechanic for 30 years so I take his recommendations seriously hello, another product with good reviews, that is why i like the PW forum so many good members with advice and willing to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 One of my shooting trucks is a series 2 Disco 4L V8 with gas conversion. It's head gasket blew the other day and garage recon £1000,00 plus to fix. Said because of age and value it really not worth doing, It's still in fairly good nick done 150,000 mls and i would like to keep it going without this expense. Folk have suggested i try using a product called liquid steel? in the system to try and seal it. Has anyone tried this with any success or can recommend another product or solution? NB If the chassis is good and not rusted I would just get it fixed as if you buy another who knows what could go wrong people tend to sell older cars/trucks when they think something is going to go wrong shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted July 28, 2017 Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 If with all QUICK FIX'S They have a downside,Clog the whole system up.. Proper way is the only way to go.. Dreaded doing mine,it has 4 heads,but has now passed 5 years and trust it.. The other way is is to keep that gut feeling,WHERE WILL IT LET ME DOWN.. DIY, Proper job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Steelseal is amazing stuff. I used it in an old ford tractor engine that had a rusted hole in the water jacket. The water would drain completely into the sump in 10 minutes so a fair size hole. Two bottles of steelseal and its still going 3 years later. And since then I have replaced the water pump and just refilled with normal water antifreeze mix and still no leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Seems a lot of money to take a head off, check for flat and even have the head skimmed to me. Had two second hand heads skimmed, new valves and springs and fitted for less, far less. Personally I would have the work done but go shop around for a better price. Quick fixes are useful and used many in my years of rallying, but eventually they will go again. If your running on LPG, then suggest you put a couple of gallons of the expensive stuff through the engine about every three months just to keep the valves/stems lubricated as LPG runs very dry and carbon free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 hello, how did you get on NB ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted July 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Thank for all your interest help and info folks. Been busy with work and chasing pigeons on the stubble's. Going to try steelseal to keep it going as don't do many miles with it and mainly local. Only started using it for shooting recently after my Chevy truck failed MOT. People recon it in to good condition for shooting truck. It an LS 7 seatr with up grades. Parking sensors, lights, DVD player, wireless head phones and screens in back of seats etc. Surprised that a few people lately have shown interest in it and buying it before gasket went. So are the ol series 2 V8s in demand at mo? I picked it up 4 years ago because it was real cheap, i liked how it handled, the rumbling V8 sound and novelty of gas powered motor. A lot of truck for ya buck! Personal plate included, Had been thinking of keeping it and doing it up thro the winter. Sorting and sealing chassi etc. NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 quote .... "Had been thinking of keeping it and doing it up thro the winter. Sort and seal the chassi etc." NOW, your talking like a true Landie owner. Does the added steel seal knacker the engine for any future repair ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I agree with other comments about the price quoted, I could get a head gasket done on a V8 or V6 Merc for a lot less than £1000. Are you a member of the owners club or on the owners forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 He says k-seal is the stuff to use, he has been a drag racer and mechanic for 30 years so I take his recommendations seriously mmm strange is it how different people prefer different things having used both I seen better results with the steelseal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 All the quick fixes are rubbish. Let's put some thought into this.... compression and then the resulting pressure from ignition of petrol or gas and air mix verses a product that is added to the coolant system to hold back that pressure..... No, absolutely no way, not physically possible. If however your problem is not a head gasket but rather a cooled inlet manifold leaking into a cylinder then yes these products could work. Block test first (it's a blue liquid that changes colour in the presence of combustion gas), if that shows a failing head gasket then just do both, buy a Haynes manual, it's really not that hard a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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