Is Bar's Head Gasket Fix worth the $38 price for a head gasket leak?

[40flier]

Is there a good reason why this product is so expensive? Is is really that superior? I have a SBC in need.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...-gasket-fix/bar0/1111?pos=1&manufacturer=true

 

[dishdude]

There's no such thing as a miracle in a bottle. I guess they price it high so people think it's the best and try it.

 

[Lubener]

Think of it as buying lottery tickets. You are hopeful in the begining but get disapointed in the end,

 

[Fitter30]

https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...UQFnoECAYQAg&usg=AOvVaw01BJzycYsN5E-g4wC8zAby

Its a gamble . Correct repair cost $$$ its not going to fix anything large compromised.

 

[MRC01]

Subaru's coolant additive does work, in some situations, and it's repackaged Holt's radweld.

 

[ka9mnx]

First it's being sold by Orielly hence the high price. Second it probably won't work for a head gasket. Third head gasket job is not a hard job and well worth the work.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Yes! It's awesome and works great

I can definitely vouch for this product. The Bars Leaks HG-1 fixed the head gasket leak on my Subaru EJ25D. It's been good so far (6 months). This is the one I used. When I bought it, there was a $10 rebate, and you only need to use half the bottle unless the cooling system is huge.

And even if it doesn't work on your SBC, at least crate engines are widely available, so you can just replace it anyway

Another good head gasket sealer is Blue Devil Pour N Go.

ChrisFix on YouTube used the Bars Leaks HG-1, and it worked for 2 years/10k. There is a thread on BITOG for it.

 

[StumblingElk]

Depends on where the leak is. I used it once and was (is) successful after 6 months so far on chevy 5.3 with 220k miles that had a very mild leak.

That said, always best to replace the gasket.

 

[Jackson_Slugger]

I've heard some swear by Bluedevil, that's what I would use if going that route...

https://gobdp.com/product/head-gasket-sealer-38386/

 

[dogememe]

I’ve used Bars HG-1 in two different vehicles with bad head gaskets and it worked great in both of them.

 

[NismoNVT]

if its to buy some time before getting a new ride, yes. if not, why

 

[Shel_B]

ChrisFix on YouTube used the Bars Leaks HG-1, and it worked for 2 years/10k. There is a thread on BITOG for it.

 

[Malo83]

Copper worked for me.

 

[tblt44]

I.M.O. No

 

[14Accent]

Use the GM coolant sealant. Part #10-108

 

[zzyzzx]

Is the coolant mixing with the oil or is there just an external coolant leak?

I was tempted to use HG sealer once. Once I removed the valve cover and discovered that loose head bolts were the real problem, I was glad that I didn't try the fix in a bottle.