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Subject:Re: Epoxy and Coolant temp tolerance
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:33:13 -0800

It's always better to use the right tool for the right purpose. Same
with epoxy. I'd go with the Bars Leaks product for this repair, but I'd
also be checking the yards for a replacement.  Repeated heating and
cooling will cause failure of the bond sooner or later.

Max/Joyce Wellhouse wrote:
>
> Stuart:  Beg to differ on the "epoxy is epoxy" comment.  Read the fine print
> of the 5 minute epoxies in the hardware stores.  Most say"not water proof"
> and not a good choice for any cooing system I'll bet.
>
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Stuart MacMillan