

| Subject: | Re: Which Radiator should I buy? |
| From: | Doktor Tim |
| Date: | Mon, 26 Aug 2002 08:23:23 -0700 |
> But every time I replace a part on the >cooling system and fill the thing full of Autobahn, it springs another leak >in a few weeks and I'm getting sick of that. What would you guys and gals >do? This is the problem with the Wasserboxers. As soon at the first leak develops, you must accept that the whole system is contaminated. There are dozens of connections in the system. Stop the weakest point that starts to leak and re-establish full pressure, and the next weakest begins leaking soon. If you service the system adequately, you never let corrosion get started. If, however, you service the system every 3 years and only pinch off the hoses and drain half the system like so many dealers and shops do, you will likely get through the warranty term, but very soon after you will be spot fixing leaks continuously. I've seen this happen many times. Fix a leak. Hot run test and establish pressure. Inspect for leaks. None found. Take off with the kids and stereo blasting for a 100 mile drive. Burn up the motor before you hear it coming apart or see the steam trail in the rear view mirror. Put in a new motor. Repeat the process within a year or two. The only way to stop the vicious circle is, service the full system YEARLY, and keep corrosion from ever getting started, or, upon the first leak, inspect the whole system and replace everything showing the beginning of corrosive evidence. If you cannot accept that, don't buy a Wasserboxer.
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