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xray zulu · 06-20-2019, 06:01 AM

Hello, I read on the "dreamwerks" site that one of the steps in a new head gasket was to add a 1/2 vile of block sealer for the initial run up.
Is there a product that is acknowledged as the one to use?

ryanheacox · 06-20-2019, 10:56 AM

I wouldn't think that's necessary but I'd give them a call and see what they recommend.

xray zulu · 06-20-2019, 11:28 AM

I actually did give them a call.
They said it was old information and they haven't done that for a long time.

Purdy Swoft · 06-20-2019, 01:51 PM

While block sealer may not be necessary it is very good insurance that the head won't have to come back off to try and correct the problem . The cost of the sealer will be small compared to the price of another head gasket and the labor that would be required .

J Franklin · 06-20-2019, 03:28 PM

Use ALUMA SEAL powder, it won't clog anything but leaks.

Purdy Swoft · 06-21-2019, 11:31 AM

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I also prefer the powdered aluminum stop leak .

Bob Bidonde · 06-21-2019, 12:15 PM

I use Barr's Stop Leak, 1/2 of a jar.

06-20-2019, 06:01 AM	#1
xray zulu Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: In The Pines, Michigan Posts: 11	Block Sealer, New headgasket Hello, I read on the "dreamwerks" site that one of the steps in a new head gasket was to add a 1/2 vile of block sealer for the initial run up. Is there a product that is acknowledged as the one to use?

06-20-2019, 10:56 AM	#2
ryanheacox Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northwest CT Posts: 1,092	Re: Block Sealer, New headgasket I wouldn't think that's necessary but I'd give them a call and see what they recommend.

06-20-2019, 11:28 AM	#3
xray zulu Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: In The Pines, Michigan Posts: 11	Re: Block Sealer, New headgasket I actually did give them a call. They said it was old information and they haven't done that for a long time.

06-20-2019, 01:51 PM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Block Sealer, New headgasket While block sealer may not be necessary it is very good insurance that the head won't have to come back off to try and correct the problem . The cost of the sealer will be small compared to the price of another head gasket and the labor that would be required .

06-20-2019, 03:28 PM	#5
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Block Sealer, New headgasket Use ALUMA SEAL powder, it won't clog anything but leaks.

06-21-2019, 11:31 AM	#6
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Block Sealer, New headgasket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I also prefer the powdered aluminum stop leak .

06-21-2019, 12:15 PM	#7
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,464	Re: Block Sealer, New headgasket I use Barr's Stop Leak, 1/2 of a jar. __________________ Bob Bidonde