Is there a fix for a leaking gasket besides removing heads. What is the procedure called where they spray a solution into the engine under pressure to clean the engin of build up

Asked by Matthew Apr 15, 2014 at 08:59 PM about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350

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If your head gasket has gone there is no quick fix, head off, skimmed and new gasket set are the order of the day. Think you may be referring to de-coking but not entirely sure as I don't know what the process entails.

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