Cylinder head gasket

2004 MG ZR
88,146 MILES • 1.4L • 2WD • MANUAL
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KERRI19775
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Garage has said cylinder head gasket is showing signs of wear as pressure in radiator has dropping a little. would it be a good ideas to used steel seal to repair the gasket? or better to replace it? does steel seal work or do more damage?
Nov 2, 2016 at 9:58 PM
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HMAC300
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first we have no information on this car you cold use the sealer to try to repair it sometimes they work other times not. I prefer copper seal seems to do a better job. steel seal sometimes can clog heater, but just follow instructions.
Nov 2, 2016 at 11:06 PM
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