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Title: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 10 April 2008, 23:18:19
As you may have read in other threads my mig has a coolant leak and it is suspected that the head gasket has failed.

My question is:

Should I try using K-seal or not?
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: hotel21 on 11 April 2008, 00:05:11
no
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: JonArgraig on 11 April 2008, 00:09:30
I would advise against it, the harm it could do else where + if your HG has gone... it needs fixing, a bodge will come back and bite you in the arse :(
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 April 2008, 03:37:01
Definitely not! K-seal is ok in an emergency... To get you home but isn't a solution or a permanent fix because of the potential for other problems! As they go, i'd use it over any other treatment, as it's very good and the least likely to cause problems elsewhere, but only in an emergency!

Besides, I doubt it would do any good with a headgasget fault anyway!
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 08:32:29
Kate,

i have never used the stuff but logic says with that the amount of coolent your loosing it wont work.

As the boys have said it might cause problems esle where within you engine and i agree with them.

I know your desperate to fix your car and at this moment in time would try anything. but just wait the boys have already said that they will help you out. the logicstics are going to take some time.

Just DONT stick that stuff in your motor.  :)
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 08:37:36
Ok I won't. You're right it needs to be done properly.

Thanks for all you advice! :y
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 08:39:23
Thats ok Kate thats what we are here for.

Oh and if you fella needs someone to sound off at send him my way.

ill soon get him to shut up! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 April 2008, 08:41:23
Kate

The sudgestion to use K seal was as a means to be able to drive the car to SHifnel for the work to be done and not as a long term fix.

In this case it would fix the headgasket failure as its not a fire ring collapse, it is a simple water leak.
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 08:42:05
Thats why I was joking before, my partner is female.
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 08:44:04
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Thats why I was joking before, my partner is female.

cool send her my way  then  :y ;D ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 08:45:20
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Thats why I was joking before, my partner is female.

cool send her my way  then  :y ;D ;D

She is like a mini terminator, I'm not joking! :o
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 08:47:25
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Thats why I was joking before, my partner is female.

cool send her my way  then  :y ;D ;D

She is like a mini terminator, I'm not joking! :o

Im a firey red head,  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 08:50:28
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Thats why I was joking before, my partner is female.

cool send her my way  then  :y ;D ;D

She is like a mini terminator, I'm not joking! :o

Im a firey red head,  ;D ;D

Yes, I noticed! :y
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2008, 08:57:29
I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 09:25:14
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

I'd really like to see that myself! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2008, 09:35:01
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

I'm thinking about changing my ATF this weekend. I could put it in a paddling pool and save it if you like.  ;)

.. and regarding K-seal, the way I see it, the car needs fixing but logistics are a problem. K-seal stands a good chance of sorting that problem out. It would only have to run a couple of hours and then it could all be flushed out, and the engine is coming apart anyway by the sounds of it. I'd say it's worth a try. I'd only ever use such stuff as a last resort for a temporary fix, but isn't that where we are now? Even if it just got you half way to Shifnal, it becomes more plausible from a green flag point of view.  ::)

Kevin
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: markey mark on 11 April 2008, 10:07:06
i have used it before and have a mate who has used with very good results !  the k seal is very good not like rad weld it contains copper particles which only go to leak and dont settle in system like rad weld so i would try it kate what have you got to lose ! car is not usable at the min and the k seal could sort it enough to get it to shifnal ! so go for it girl ! :y :y
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 April 2008, 12:37:40
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i have used it before and have a mate who has used with very good results !  the k seal is very good not like rad weld it contains copper particles which only go to leak and dont settle in system like rad weld so i would try it kate what have you got to lose ! car is not usable at the min and the k seal could sort it enough to get it to shifnal ! so go for it girl ! :y :y

When it's put like that... I had a very good experience with K-Seal but it was only temporary!! For the sake of £10 it's worth trying and seeing if it'll work to get you to Shifnal, but make sure you keep an eye on everything though!!  :y :y :y :y

Oh, and make sure you charge your phone, just in case!!  ;) ;) ;) ;)

I must confess to not reading through the previous topic thoroughly enough and I wasn't aware that the Firing rings were still intact!!
Must try harder!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 11 April 2008, 13:26:33
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 14:37:22
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D

No dirty fighting now i am afriad as i have just got back from the hair dressers. im not a complete red head anymore :( but i look god dam sexy! ;D ;D ;D

As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: zippo on 11 April 2008, 14:39:25
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D

No dirty fighting now i am afriad as i have just got back from the hair dressers. im not a complete red head anymore :( but i look god dam sexy! ;D ;D ;D
As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D
and ssooooo modest  :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 14:40:04
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D

No dirty fighting now i am afriad as i have just got back from the hair dressers. im not a complete red head anymore :( but i look god dam sexy! ;D ;D ;D
As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D
and ssooooo modest  :D :D :D :D

Well i hope the hubby likes it!
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 April 2008, 14:42:48
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As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D

Oh, yes. Forgot your model has the underbody rust preventative system.

 ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: zippo on 11 April 2008, 14:48:10
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D

No dirty fighting now i am afriad as i have just got back from the hair dressers. im not a complete red head anymore :( but i look god dam sexy! ;D ;D ;D
As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D
and ssooooo modest  :D :D :D :D

Well i hope the hubby likes it!
i suppose that depends if he notices, like i didn't when the wife had her hair done .I still have the bruises and its not a mistake iam likely to ever make again  lol
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2008, 14:51:35
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D

No dirty fighting now i am afriad as i have just got back from the hair dressers. im not a complete red head anymore :( but i look god dam sexy! ;D ;D ;D
As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D
and ssooooo modest  :D :D :D :D

Well i hope the hubby likes it!
Will he notice?

I know I have to be prompted when Mrs TheBoy has hers done.
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: zippo on 11 April 2008, 14:54:24
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D

No dirty fighting now i am afriad as i have just got back from the hair dressers. im not a complete red head anymore :( but i look god dam sexy! ;D ;D ;D
As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D
and ssooooo modest  :D :D :D :D

Well i hope the hubby likes it!
Will he notice?

I know I have to be prompted when Mrs TheBoy has hers done.
is it the painful kind of prompt, or your teas in the dog kind of prompt
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2008, 15:32:30
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D

No dirty fighting now i am afriad as i have just got back from the hair dressers. im not a complete red head anymore :( but i look god dam sexy! ;D ;D ;D
As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D
and ssooooo modest  :D :D :D :D

Well i hope the hubby likes it!
Will he notice?

I know I have to be prompted when Mrs TheBoy has hers done.
is it the painful kind of prompt, or your teas in the dog kind of prompt
After 15 or so years, its the resigned 'you havent noticed my hair/dress/shoes/etc then!' type prompt
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 April 2008, 15:47:18
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I'm watching this thread with interest ::)

(The K-seal bit I'm talking about, though a mud wrestling match between Kate's other half and Marie is painting a picture in my mind ;D)

me too  ;D

No dirty fighting now i am afriad as i have just got back from the hair dressers. im not a complete red head anymore :( but i look god dam sexy! ;D ;D ;D
As for the ATF Kevin i have a supply out the back. thanks any how ;D ;D ;D
and ssooooo modest  :D :D :D :D

Well i hope the hubby likes it!
Will he notice?

I know I have to be prompted when Mrs TheBoy has hers done.
is it the painful kind of prompt, or your teas in the dog kind of prompt
After 15 or so years, its the resigned 'you havent noticed my hair/dress/shoes/etc then!' type prompt

I notice if the wife has a significant change.....but not when she has a trim.....i.e. 10% of the hair length removed.

To her its significant, to me its not really noticeable.
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Elite Pete on 11 April 2008, 15:58:22
I have to notice, its more than my life's worth not too, plus there will no tea ::)
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 17:14:43
This has turned into the 'hair do' thread! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: zippo on 11 April 2008, 17:19:10
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This has turned into the 'hair do' thread!

apologies for the thread hijack Kate
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 17:21:43
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This has turned into the 'hair do' thread!

apologies for the thread hijack Kate

I was only joking! ;D

I could do with a laugh cos my migs a wreck! :'(
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 17:24:14
I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 18:51:39
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

Thats the kinda colour, maybe a bit lighter.
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Debs. on 11 April 2008, 18:56:26
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

My 'Mr. Ex.' used to say (if I wore my hair in a pony tail): "You know what`s under a pony-tail?; an a**e-hole!"......`one of the many reasons I`m single.  :y
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Kate on 11 April 2008, 19:21:21


You're lucky Debs! :y

Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: dad1uk on 11 April 2008, 19:25:07
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Thats why I was joking before, my partner is female.

cool send her my way  then  :y ;D ;D

She is like a mini terminator, I'm not joking! :o

Im a firey red head,  ;D ;D

and streaky blonde! ::)
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Vamps on 11 April 2008, 20:49:51
Hair dooo's :( What happened to the mud wrestling ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Debs. on 11 April 2008, 20:53:01
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Hair dooo's :( What happened to the mud wrestling ;) ;) ;)

 ::) Baited and hooked!......`reel him in, Kate!  ;D
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2008, 21:14:07
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

Thats the kinda colour, maybe a bit lighter.
and full of sh  :-X

;D

 :-*
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 21:17:50
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

Thats the kinda colour, maybe a bit lighter.
and full of sh  :-X

;D

 :-*

OI you please dont pick on me. AND do you ever reply to you pm's?? ;)
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2008, 21:23:45
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

Thats the kinda colour, maybe a bit lighter.
and full of sh  :-X

;D

 :-*

OI you please dont pick on me. AND do you ever reply to you pm's?? ;)

Ha, too late, already have!

Apologies it took me so long - I had to juggle a few arrangements first
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 21:24:58
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

Thats the kinda colour, maybe a bit lighter.
and full of sh  :-X

;D

 :-*

OI you please dont pick on me. AND do you ever reply to you pm's?? ;)

Ha, too late, already have!

Apologies it took me so long - I had to juggle a few arrangements first

NO worries you have a new pm :)
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2008, 21:29:43
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

Thats the kinda colour, maybe a bit lighter.
and full of sh  :-X

;D

 :-*

OI you please dont pick on me. AND do you ever reply to you pm's?? ;)

Ha, too late, already have!

Apologies it took me so long - I had to juggle a few arrangements first

NO worries you have a new pm :)
LOL, I have about 20 new PMs  :'(
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Marie on 11 April 2008, 21:33:28
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

Thats the kinda colour, maybe a bit lighter.
and full of sh  :-X

;D

 :-*

OI you please dont pick on me. AND do you ever reply to you pm's?? ;)

Ha, too late, already have!

Apologies it took me so long - I had to juggle a few arrangements first

NO worries you have a new pm :)
LOL, I have about 20 new PMs  :'(

really lamo answer mine first!!! :y
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 11 April 2008, 22:08:35
Is this about one of our customers?
Title: Re: Should I try K-seal or not?
Post by: zippo on 11 April 2008, 22:11:32
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I never go to the hairdressers cos my hair looks like a horses tail! ;D

This is me before I died my hair! ;D

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/katherine.marlow/hair.jpg)

My 'Mr. Ex.' used to say (if I wore my hair in a pony tail): "You know what`s under a pony-tail?; an a**e-hole!"......`one of the many reasons I`m single.  :y
sounds a nice chap Debs not