k seal

laila25

recently bought car at auctions, blown head gaskit.
next step is scrap yard, is it worth a punt at one of these k-seal/radweld style products that are out there before i scrap? 11 month mot left so reluctant to give in but reluctant to spend on expensive repairs. cheap car

SailorSam

If you're thinking of scrapping it, what have you got to lose by trying to fix it yourself, another £30 for gaskets and a weekend of work.

laila25

my mehanical no how doesnt go nearly far enough to start stripping down an engine

vikingaero

One of my friends used Radweld on his K reg 405 diesel about a year ago. It's still going strong apart from no interior lights, no reverse lights, no electric windows, no central locking etc.

DaveMacD

vikingaero wrote: »

One of my friends used Radweld on his K reg 405 diesel about a year ago. It's still going strong apart from no interior lights, no reverse lights, no electric windows, no central locking etc.

That sounds like a regular 406 Mechanicals last for ever (on the old ones). Electrics last until you leave the showroom....

If you can get a tame mechanic to get some agreement, then it'd be worth it. I've found RadWeld to be a bit hit or miss, but I'm not sure how good it'd work on gaskets.

laila25

k-seal claims to tackle blown gaskits. its no doubt risky and perhaps just a bodge up remedy if even works at all. thing is, it'll only go scrap if i dont try so surely worth it. just wanted some feedback from users of the products. ty

goldspanners

if its your last option then yes k seal does work, ive used it a few times, but you need to be aware that it could all go very wrong. follow the instructions exactly and it might give you a little more time out of it.

on the other hand rad weld is generally poor and its never sealed up any leaks.

northern_munky

I used Barrs Leaks on a blown head gasket years ago and it worked a treat and carried on working for the 2 or 3 years I kept the car. Makes the coolant look very brown and dirty though.

harveybobbles

Put the Scenic on ebay for spares or repair.

CHR15

vikingaero wrote: »

K reg 405 diesel.

It's still going strong apart from no interior lights, no reverse lights, no electric windows, no central locking etc.

Factory fitted as standard on French Cars.:j:j