For short periods of time, prescription medications (such as narcotic pain medications or muscle relaxants) may be helpful to alleviate pain or related complications.
It can take anywhere from 4-10 hrs. now if your head gasket is warped you will have to take it to have it milled that takes from 1 day to several days. if not you can just buy a completely new one that fits perfectly for about $150.
STEP 3 â HEAD GASKET REPAIR. 1  Add recommended dose of Steel Seal to surge tank. 2  If youâre near a freeway drive the car five miles ( going 60 mph in third Gear.). 3  If youâre not near a freeway drive around the block for 15 minutes in a lower gear (2500 â 3500 RPM). 4  Head gasket repaired.