blown head gasket

2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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I am back with another inquiry. I have the 2004 Chevy Cavalier 2.2 DOHC with a blown head gasket and can not afford to take it in for repair. I found on line a product that might work. Have you heard or are familiar with "Dura-Seal Head gasket Repair Treatment"? There was alot of positive feedback regarding this product and their web site was very informative. What do you think?
Jan 19, 2011 at 3:09 AM
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The claims seem to be realistic. The possibility is that you have little to lose, except that I believe that this is just snake oil. Just my opinion, try it and cross your fingers.
Jan 19, 2011 at 3:15 AM
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i saw the bars leak version at meijers today. you dont even have to drain radiator. $30 is high in my opinion but i guess they know what it cost to fix it right? too bad it dont have a money back guarantee!
Jan 19, 2011 at 6:13 AM
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i checked out a website (hxxp://www.seal-a-head.com/page33.html) and it sounds pretty good. money back guarantee and extra bottle provided if needed! how can you lose? well, if it dont work you wasted your time+shipping?
Jan 19, 2011 at 6:48 AM
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your vehicle probably has strecth head bolts so a retorque/overtorque might help?
Jan 19, 2011 at 6:52 AM
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you might want to call and ask questions. i didn't see anything about water in oil! you probably shoulda did this before it got so bad? does the car run alright? if it's got a bad miss then i dont know if this will do much good. you need the special formula for chevy aluminum heads.
Jan 19, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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It's a roll of the dice.
Feb 2, 2011 at 11:49 PM