2002 Ford Focus gaskets

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LUVSMUSIC34
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2002 Ford Focus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

can you use a silicone sealent in place of a gasket on the cylinder head?
May 18, 2010 at 12:22 AM
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no, never try to use any type of sealant to replace a head gasket, it will not work. they do make special sealants such as steel seal to repair a failed head gasket, but they make a bigger mess and usually fail very quickly. just remove head and replace with some good fel pro head gaskets is your best bet.
May 19, 2010 at 12:55 AM
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