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Seal a leaking head gasket

Will sodium silicate seal a leaking head gasket? In some cases, sodium silicate can temporarily seal a leaking head gasket. But there are many downsides to using a liquid head gasket sealer. Read on for more information. What is sodium silicate? Sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) is a combination of sodium carbonate and silicon dioxide. In a powered state it looks like table sale. But when you dissolve it in water heated to 210°F to 220°F it melts into a very thin glass layer. That’s why it’s often used to seal head … Read More