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Common products include [http://www.barsproducts.com/1100.htm Bar's Leaks head gasket repair] and [http://www.rxauto.com/ Thermagasket]. Also, sodium silicate (known also as "water glass") can be used, and it's an ingredient in some commercial head gasket repair additives. It can be found at a pharmacy. Pour a quart of it into your engine. ''(confirm)'' | Common products include [http://www.barsproducts.com/1100.htm Bar's Leaks head gasket repair] and [http://www.rxauto.com/ Thermagasket]. Also, sodium silicate (known also as "water glass") can be used, and it's an ingredient in some commercial head gasket repair additives. It can be found at a pharmacy. Pour a quart of it into your engine. ''(confirm)'' | ||
| − | ===Head gasket re- | + | ===Head gasket re-torqueing=== |
| − | Head gaskets will typically need to be re-torqued after a number of heating/cooling cycles. Copper head gaskets need frequent re-torqueing. Even head gaskets that say: "No re-torqueing necessary" may need to be occasionally re-torqued. | + | Head gaskets will typically need to be re-torqued after a number of heating/cooling cycles. Copper head gaskets need more frequent re-torqueing. Even head gaskets that say: "No re-torqueing necessary" may need to be occasionally re-torqued. |
Re-torqueing should be done when the engine is completely cool. | Re-torqueing should be done when the engine is completely cool. | ||
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