The Journey to Salvage a Mercury Cougar: Can Blue Devil Fix It?

TLDRIn this video, we attempt to salvage a cheap Mercury Cougar with a blown head gasket. We use Blue Devil pour and go sealer to try to fix it. The engine starts smoking and there is no heat in the upper radiator hose. We test the temperature and find that the engine is running hot. We let it cool down and plan to try again later.

Key insights

🚗We attempt to salvage a Mercury Cougar with a blown head gasket.

💦We use Blue Devil pour and go sealer to try to fix the blown head gasket.

🔥The engine starts smoking and there is no heat in the upper radiator hose.

🌡️We test the temperature and find that the engine is running hot.

🧪We plan to let the engine cool down and try again later.

Q&A

What is the purpose of using Blue Devil pour and go sealer?

The purpose is to seal the blown head gasket and fix the engine issue.

Why is the engine smoking and why is there no heat in the upper radiator hose?

The smoking and lack of heat are signs of a damaged or blown head gasket.

Is the engine running too hot?

Yes, the temperature test shows that the engine is running hot.

What is the plan after letting the engine cool down?

We plan to try starting the engine again and assess the smoking and heat issues.

What are the potential outcomes if the Blue Devil sealer doesn't work?

If the sealer doesn't work, mechanical repair may be necessary to fix the blown head gasket.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the attempt to salvage the Mercury Cougar with a blown head gasket.

03:30Pouring Blue Devil pour and go sealer into the engine.

06:30Observing the smoking and lack of heat in the upper radiator hose.

10:00Testing the temperature of the engine and finding it running hot.

12:30Shutting off the engine to let it cool down.