How Do You Really Know If You Have A Blown Head Gasket?
Many Cases Of Blown Head Gasket Have Few Or No Obvious Indicators.
|
Remove the top lid segment of the leak tester from the main chamber. Half fill the chamber to the fill line with the red test fluid and reassemble.
Open the radiator cap after the vehicle has cooled. Determine whether there is sufficient air space in the top of the radiator (the coolant level needs to be approximately 25mm below the radiator cap fitting) so that the rubber end of the testing unit can seat snuggly inside of the radiator filler neck without touching the coolant.
Important: Ensure coolant doesn’t splash into the Leak Tester – it will contaminate the test fluid and prevent it from working. After opening the radiator cap and checking (or correcting) the coolant level, insert the rubber end of the Leak Tester into the radiator filler neck. Turn the vehicle on and let it idle for about 10 minutes for petrol engines. And about 15-30 minutes for diesel engines.
As the CO2 combustion gas collects in the top end of the cooling system, it will then bubble up through the fluid in the testing chamber and cause a chemical reaction. If combustion gas is present, the red test fluid will turn yellow. And that would be a positive indication of head gasket damage.
However, if the test fluid stays red, then that’s usually a good indication that there is no head gasket damage. Although, it is possible that a negative test result can sometimes give a false no-damage indication. But that’s generally because some specific head gasket breaches are only open after the vehicle has reached its hottest full running temperature. That’s why we always suggest that a second CO2 combustion gas test be performed to confirm your original findings. But this time at higher temperatures and combustion pressures.
Open the radiator cap slowly after the vehicle has cooled. Determine whether there is sufficient air in the top of the radiator, as detailed in the “first test method” instruction. Then remove the top lid segment from the main chamber of the leak tester unit. Fill the chamber up to the fill line with the red test fluid and reassemble. Push the rubber end of the tester inside the radiator filler neck so it seats snuggly without touching the coolant.
Important: Ensure coolant doesn’t splash into the Leak Tester – it will contaminate the test fluid and prevent it from working. Start the engine and idle the vehicle up to full running temperature then accelerate approximately 10 to 15 times.
After each acceleration, allow the engine to slow for a few seconds before throttling up again. This procedure creates high combustion pressures in the engine and simulates full driving conditions. At this point, all the engine tolerances have expanded and become greater, and the accelerating has produced high combustion pressures.
If the red fluid in the chamber of the leak tester turns yellow, after 10-30 minutes, that’s a positive indication that it has detected CO2 combustion gas. And that would also confirm a breach in the head gasket above one of the combustion chambers, breaching into the cooling system’s water jacket. This type of head gasket damage is very common.
Once you have confirmed that your vehicle has head gasket damage, then your options are either to chemically repair the head gasket or replace it.
If you decide on a mechanical fix, then the average cost of a head gasket replacement is between $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the make and model of the vehicle. The high costs involved in head gasket replacement normally stem from the amount of labour required, rather than the cost of replacement parts… and if the re-sale value of a vehicle is similar to the cost of replacing the head gasket, it’s quite often easier and cheaper to send it off to the wreckers.
Before you decide to spend the money on a head gasket replacement we would first suggest you investigate the possibility of fixing it yourself with our (“DIY”) chemical head gasket repair. In fact, you should be able to fix it yourself in a few hours for a bit more than $100, and it should last for years.
If you decide to try our unique chemical repair, then the next step is work out how badly the head gasket is damaged… and the best way of gauging the extent of the damage, is by the frequency and size of the bubbling in the radiator water, with the cap off and the engine idling at full running temperature.
These images illustrate varying degrees of a head gasket damage. Use this information to estimate the extent of your head gasket breach.The frequency and size of this bubbling is a direct correlation to the size of the head gasket breach. Whilst some head gasket damage can be substantial and may require the head gasket to be replaced. Most head gasket damage is very minimal and doesn’t necessarily need to be replaced. Once you understand how badly it has been damaged you will be able to decide if our do it yourself (“DIY”) chemical head gasket fix is a logical alternative to an otherwise very expensive mechanical repair.
Small Single Bubblesor champagne type bubbling, signify a pin hole breach above one of the combustion chambers breaching into the cooling system. This level of damage can be repaired using our Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Solution. “Customer Feedback” suggests that the success of repairing this level of head gasket damage is almost 100%. Plus the repair generally lasted between two to five years. | |
Medium Size Bubbleswith constant or variable frequency signify an average breach above one of the combustion chambers breaching into the cooling system. This level of damage can be repaired using our Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Solution. “Customer Feedback” suggests that the success of repairing this level of head gasket damage is about 90%. Plus the repair generally lasted about two years. | |
Larger Size Bubbleswith constant and high frequency signify a sizable breach above one of the combustion chambers breaching into the cooling system. This level of damage may be possible to repair using our Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Solution. However,“Customer Feedback” suggests that the success of repairing this level of head gasket damage is about 70% to 80%… and the repair generally lasted about one year. | |
Constant Larger Bubblesthat could be described as a volcanic eruption signify a very sizable breach above one of the combustion chambers breaching into the cooling system. This level of damage may be possible to repair using our Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Solution However,“Customer Feedback” suggests that the success of repairing this level of head gasket damage is between 50% or 60%… and there is a possibility that it could last from months to a year. |
Your options are now either to chemically repair the head gasket or replace it.
If you decide on a mechanical fix, then the average cost of a head gasket replacement is between $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the make and model of the vehicle. The high costs involved in head gasket replacement normally stem from the amount of labour required, rather than the cost of a replacement parts.
But before you decide to spend the money on a head gasket replacement. We would first suggest you investigate the possibility of fixing it yourself with our Liquid Intelligence 245 (“Do It Yourself”) Blown Head Gasket Repair.
Whilst some head gasket damaged can be substantial and requires the head gasket to be replaced. Most head gaskets damage is very minimal and doesn’t need to be replaced. Now that you understand how badly your head gasket has been damaged, you will be able to decide if our Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Repair is a logical alternative to an otherwise very expensive mechanical repair. In fact, you should be able to fix it yourself in a few hours for a bit more than $100, and the repair could last for years.
Liquid Intelligence 245 is produced from compounds based primarily on high-temperature resistance, long chain polymers and plasticizers. Its chemical composition gives it strength and lasting durability with flexibility enough to withstand an engine’s expansion and contraction, without cracking or degrading. Liquid Intelligence 245 is added into the cooling system in conjunction with water and allowed to circulate up the full running temperature. The cooling system’s vapour pressure injects the solution into and around the damaged head gasket. The water content of the solution is vaporised on the internal walls of the breach, which concentrates the chemicals and allows them to react under heat and pressure and form a durable seal.
The success rate of using our Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Chemical Repair on minimal head gasket damage can be almost 100%, but the statistics do reduce with larger breaches. The Liquid Intelligence 243 Sealing Aid Optimizer can be used in conjunction with the 245 to enhance its sealing ability… and this combination is primarily recommended to be used on narrow or larger head gasket breaches.
The Liquid Intelligence 245/243 Blown Head Gasket Chemical Repair is uniquely formulated to give resilient long-lasting results and has been extensively used for repairing all types of head gasket damage in all types of vehicles… but given that almost every vehicle with a blown head gasket can present with different symptoms and gradations of damage. We usually first like to discuss the vehicles head gasket problem in detail after you have gauged its type and severity, so we can confirm that the Liquid Intelligence 245 could work successfully for you… and then also suggest an individual method of applying Liquid Intelligence 245 that best suits your vehicle and it’s specific damage. Only in this way can we guarantee the best possible long term results. (Call Peter Maher on [phone number removed by eBay] or [phone number removed by eBay] to confirm the suitability of this kit for your vehicle – Comes complete with full phone technical support.
Most people suspect that their head gasket damage was caused from an overheating issue… and that can be the case, however its normally a result of years of cooling systems neglect… particularly if the vehicle has only ever used water or low active glycol coolants. Low active or no glycol based coolants cause cavitation erosion and also corrosion which will eventually erode and destroy the integrity of a head gasket. Which then allows combustion gas to leak into the cooling system.
As a demonstration we poured some cheap low glycol coolant on to a hot plate at 110°C | |
The cheap low glycol coolant instantly turned to vapour. | |
Liquid Intelligence 500 was added beside the cheap coolant sample. This test is evidence of its anti-vapour uniqueness.
Liquid Intelligence 500 prevents vapour and eliminates further head gasket damage from cavitation erosion. | |
Liquid Intelligence 500 prevents vapour and eliminates further head gasket damage from cavitation erosion. |
As you can see from these simulated demonstrations, cheap low active glycol-water based coolants will boil on the internal walls of an engines cooling system. When this happens under pressure these inadequate coolants form a layer of vapour… and that vapour acts like an insulator, reducing the overall efficiency of the cooling system, causing elevated temperatures. These elevated temperatures effect the masses of vapour bubbles that form causing them to implode, generating trillions of intense micro shock waves. This results in erosion and pitting damage over time on all the softer cooling systems metals, includes head gasket material.
Subsequently, most vehicles develop head gasket damage from cavitation erosion. It’s also acknowledged that there may be similar damage on other parts of the now weakened head gasket that have not as yet advance into a breach.
So, after fixing your head gasket breach, we strongly suggest that you then consider using our Liquid Intelligence 500 Coolant. It is designed and formulated to eliminate cavitation erosion. It’s special attributes will prevent the other areas with head gasket damage from progressing and causing further problems in the future. It’s an essential part of the cooling systems long term restoration and should also help the Liquid Intelligence 245 head gasket repair last for years.
Also this kit could be your second opinion to verify what your mechanic is saying… keep them honest. Even if the head gasket test was found to be positive… there are varying degrees of head gasket damage… some of which can actually be easily repaired at home for a little over $100.
If you take your car to a mechanic he may quote you as much as $200 just to diagnose your problem as being a blown head gasket. So… If your car is worth around $1500 or $2000 you may not think it is worth it to fix the blown head gasket… you just want to take the plates off and walk away. But… You will still have to pay the $200 for the investigation.
To save the hassle and the expense, this kit will tell you what you need to know.
This Product Comes With A Technician On TapOur free technical support can advise you every step of the way… We can help you with diagnosing your head gasket damage. And we may also be able to advise you on how you can easily repair your head gasket damage at home for a little over $100. It’s that easy… Contact Peter (7am to 7pm seven days a week) and have a chat about your particular application. |
Liquid Intelligence A Trusted Brand.Open Road….NRMA’s bi-monthly Magazine Open Road is exclusive to NRMA Members. It’s jam packed with the issues affecting motorists right now, up-to-the-minute car advice, and inspirational travel stories and ideas. It also contains the latest news about NRMA, and product information of trusted brands that could benefit NRMA members. Liquid Intelligence is one of those trusted brands that advertises in the open road. |
This is a home test kit for people who want a quick and inexpensive confirmation of a blown head gasket.
Pretty much anyone can use this kit … which performs a similar test to the expensive equipment used by professional garage mechanics.
It can also be used as a second opinion to verify what your mechanic has told you.
This is an easy test that can be used up to five times.
Full Product Support
|
Two Year Money-Back Satisfaction GuaranteeIn appreciation for your business, and to demonstrate our confidence in this product, your purchase of the Liquid Intelligence now comes with something extra. In addition to the standard product liability warranty on all Liquid Intelligence products, we now offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. We want you to be completely satisfied with any Liquid Intelligence product you buy. The Liquid Intelligence 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is our ongoing promise to you that Liquid Intelligence will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are totally satisfied with what you buy from us for two years from the date of purchase. Liquid Intelligence is the only manufacturer in the business with enough confidence in our products to offer you this unique purchase protection, letting you buy risk free! How can I make such an outrageous guarantee? Quite simply because I know that Liquid Intelligence works. It has worked for me, and it has worked for thousands of other customers. And I know that it can work for you. Quite simply . . . you get to be the judge, jury and executioner if I’m wrong. Fair Enough? |
Peter Maher Is A Member And Editorial Contributor To The Institute Of Automotive & Mechanical Engineers Peter Maher - The Man Behind Liquid Intelligence You can call Peter now on 1800 441 163 (7am to 7pm seven days a week) for a chat about product and application information. Alternatively contact Peter via an Ebay message. | What If You Do Have A Blown Head Gasket? "I Guarantee You Too Can Completely Repair Your Blown Head Gasket Now, Once and For All… With Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Repair" |
PLEASE NOTE that Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Solution is only available directly from the Liquid Intelligence company (AUS).
There is no other gasket repair fluid that works as enduringly as this… and that’s because other products are made to a price… with low chemical concentrations, old technology... and some even cause more problems than they fix.
Some of these products have been known to provide a temporary fix for a time… but only the unique thermo bonding technology of Liquid Intelligence 245 can provide a permanent fix to a blown head gasket problem.
You Must Read This This product works in over 90% of all cases....And we want this to work for you too To get this success you need to follow a few easy instructions. The instructions will vary depending on your particular head gasket damage. In the cases where we have found that it has not worked, it was usually because the process was not followed or the head gasket damage was too severe. The steps are easy when you have our guidance and you could save thousands of dollars on your repair. So... You must call Technical Support on 1800 441 163 (7am to 7pm seven days a week) to confirm that this product will work for your situation. To achieve this success it must be applied correctly to your unique situation and we can talk you through it. |
This is a superior professional strength product that really, really works… in fact you can get noticeable results within minutes of application...
To avoid overpaying for a fix when you have a blown head gasket... then you need to keep reading.
Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Repair is formulated to fast seal gasket ruptures in your engine… without the need of an expensive engine dismantling.
Google "Liquid Intelligence 245" for more information
|
Full Product Support |
Rather than remove the cylinder head and replace the head gasket, Liquid Intelligence 245 can be poured into the radiator water at a 5% solution and allowed to circulate. Liquid Intelligence 245 is injected via the radiator water into and around the damaged head gasket. This sealing technique works because at >110°C the Liquid Intelligence 245's unique formula loses water molecules on the hot metal surface between the damaged head gasket and the block to form a very powerful sealant that will not re-melt below 900°C.
A Liquid Intelligence 245 repair of a leaking head gasket can hold for many years. The effect will be almost instant, and steam from the radiator water will stop coming out the exhaust within minutes of application.
Blown Head Gaskets | |
Leaking Heater Core | |
Warped Head | |
Cracked Head | |
Leaking Welsh Plugs |
Quickly and permanently seal your blown head gasket or cracked cylinder | |
Repair your vehicle to a fully drivable condition after two hours. | |
Repair your vehicle in total safety because it is professionally formulated with superior and safe bonding agents - specifically designed for head gasket repair. | |
Seal your cracks so that they are actually stronger than the original. | |
Last the life of your engine. |
Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Repair does not contain copper particles... those sorts of ingredients will ultimately damage your engine with physical abrasion and harmful chemical reactions.
Liquid Intelligence 245 utilizes a unique thermo bonding technology to form a truly permanent repair.
The way it works is...
that the tight space between the head and the block of your motor have huge temperatures... much higher than the surrounding areas... so that the thermo bonding and solidifying process only occurs at these places and nowhere else.
Importantly and because of this...
Liquid Intelligence 245 is chemically and corrosively inert to the rest of your system.
The seal will last the lifetime of your engine | This is what makes this premium product exceptional... |
DIAGNOSING A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. White smoke from the exhaust often means a blown head gasket |
She Fixed It Herself... And Saved A Bundle Celia's situation is very typical and she has kindly allowed me to tell of her experience.These images were taken twelve months after Celia fixed her blown head gasket. They are only a dramatization of the actual event.
Like most head gasket problems Celia's came out of nowhere. It happened all at once while driving home one particularly hot day when her Ford Falcon just started over heating and losing power. She also noticed a lot of White smoke blowing from the exhaust. Fortunately she was close by so she was able to just make it home. A mechanic friend was able to diagnose the problem as a blown head gasket. He explained that the cost of a replacement gasket is usually not extreme, but the price of total repair can be significantly high. This is because removing and replacing an engine head is very time consuming..... around 75% of cost will be labour. His quote was around $900 which he thought was pretty cheap....but that was dependent on what he found when he got the head off. If the head was corroded or warped it was going to be quite a bit more. Even though this was a cheap deal... she would have to borrow some money to get it fixed. She needed the car to get to work so it had to be done.....and it had to be done quickly. The mechanic friend suggested before she starts spending money she didn't have.... she tries a product that he had heard about called Liquid Intelligence 245. A friend of his had fixed his blown head gasket with it.
She rang Liquid Intelligence and she spoke to me to see if it would work in her case. Based on the symptoms of her blown head gasket, which included bubbles coming out of the radiator, I said that there was a 90%+ chance it would work for her. Anyway, she called me just before starting the process to make sure she was doing everything right. In her case it was simply a matter of pouring the liquid into the radiator and following a few easy instructions..... in a few hours the car was back to normal and fully drivable. She fixed it herself... and saved a bundle. |
Save Hundreds Of Dollars By Thinking Like A Mechanic What is the first thing that a smart mechanic does when presented with a car with a blown head gasket?Before pulling the engine apart and cleaning and replacing parts they... Use Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Repair. Why? Because this product is a professional strength product which is totally safe and extremely easy to use... in fact the job is done within a couple of hours... and most of that is just waiting time. Fixing head gasket problems by gaining direct access to your engine will cost you upwards of $1200... maybe even $4000 plus on some vehicles. Before you do anything... for the cost of a can of Liquid Intelligence 245 Blown Head Gasket Repair and a few minutes pouring it in... you could find out that an expensive repair is not needed. |
Google "Liquid Intelligence 245" for more information
|
Over the years, Peter Maher’s Research Lab in Sydney has managed to strike a delicate balance between applied and long-term industrial research. While contributing to product development on many levels, the Lab also maintains close ties to the academic world and other research laboratories. This combination enables the Lab to simultaneously meet the needs of the present day while helping shape future product development.
You’ll find that his unique approach is extremely effective. He developed it over many years, and it has helped him build a strong following amongst the vintage & classic cars, performance and modified vehicles and dirt bike community.
You can contact him on 1800 441 163 (7am to 7pm seven days a week) and he will advise you in solving your head gasket issues
Two Year Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee In appreciation for your business, and to demonstrate our confidence in this product, your purchase of the Liquid Intelligence now comes with something extra. In addition to the standard product liability warranty on all Liquid Intelligence products, we now offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.We want you to be completely satisfied with any Liquid Intelligence product you buy. The Liquid Intelligence 100% Satisfaction Guarantee is our ongoing promise to you that Liquid Intelligence will do whatever it takes to make sure that you are totally satisfied with what you buy from us for two years from the date of purchase. Liquid Intelligence is the only manufacturer in the business with enough confidence in our products to offer you this unique purchase protection, letting you buy risk free! How can I make such an outrageous guarantee? Quite simply because I know that Liquid Intelligence works. It has worked for me, and it has worked for thousands of other customers. And I know that it can work for you. Quite simply . . . you get to be the judge, jury and executioner if I'm wrong. Fair Enough? |
|
Peter Maher - The Man Behind
Liquid Intelligence
You can call Peter now on 1800 441 163 (7am to 7pm seven days a week)
for a chat about product and application
information. Alternatively contact Peter via an Ebay message. |
Do You Have Oil Leaks? You may also wish to consider our most popular product below which is Liquid Intelligence 230 Stop Leak Seal Expander. The eBay listing can be found here: eBay Liquid Intelligence 230 Stop Leak Seal Expander
|
|
Two Year Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee Ideal For All Oil Leak Applications:
Vintage Cars Classic Cars Late & Early Model Vehicles Work Vehicles Recreational Vehicles Light Commercial Vehicles Heavy Commercial Vehicles Road Haulage Vehicles Earth Moving Machinery Mobile & Tower Cranes Heat Exchanges Diesel Generators Forklifts Farm Machinery
|