Steel Head

Steel Head

Prevent Engine Leaks With the Saturn Head Gasket

A Saturn head gasket's main function is to seal all the combustion chambers and also the coolant and oil channels between the head and the block. Because of this, it is positioned between the engine block and cylinder head in an internal combustion engine.

A Multi-Layer Steel or MLS in one type of gasket type that is commonly used by most engines nowadays. This consists of three layers of steel which makes it very durable. Another head gasket type is the solid copper which is a solid sheet of copper that requires o-ringing in order to place a piece of wire around the circumference of the cylinder which adds to its durability. The composite gasket type, on the other hand, is made of asbestos or graphite which cause great health concerns and make it even more susceptible to blownouts.

A Saturn head gasket is blown when it develops s a leak due to the compression in the cylinder. This causes causes compression loss that will eventually lead to reduced power, an increased engine wear and also, it will likely cause the engine to overheat, therefore contributing to overall engine damage. Other engine conditions including preignition, detonation and overheating can contribute to overall gasket damage.

A constant update on the latest procedures of installing Saturn head gaskets is also a must. Installation errors usually occur due to inaccurate and outdated information include wrong surface finish, use of wrong sequence, procedure or torque specifications when tightening the head bolts, reuse of damaged, stretched or dirty bolts and the use of a sealer on a gasket that does not require a sealer.

The total life span of a Saturn head gasket is about 150, 000 miles. It usually needs to be replaced every 150,000 miles. Moreover, it must provide a leak-free seal from the moment it was installed. This is to keep coolant out of the cylinders and ensures that oil, water, gasoline and exhaust gases stay inside the engine so it can function properly.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

has anyone used Steel Seal to repair a head gasket?

I've read that this is a quick way to repair a head gasket,but does it really work on diesel engines?

that is NOT a valid fix for an engine! it will get you by for a short time in an emergency but it is very bad for your radiator, and waterpump. If your head is cracked you need to replace it or have it repaired (if repairable) by a pro. what you will end up with is a blown engine, and bad radiatior and water pump.

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