Blown head gasket

Tiny
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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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?
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 AT 3:09 AM

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Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 AT 3:15 AM
Tiny
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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!
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 AT 6:13 AM
Tiny
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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?
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 AT 6:48 AM
Tiny
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Your vehicle probably has strecth head bolts so a retorque/overtorque might help?
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 AT 6:52 AM
Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 AT 7:20 AM
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It's a roll of the dice.
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 AT 11:49 PM

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