What do you think about the bars stop leak gasket fix?

R

On Aug 19, 2008, at 7:05 PM, Ben Cichowski wrote:

> >>> I talked to this guy Ken Morgan who sells engines under the name  
> jake4parts on ebay. He has 2.1 L engine for sale for $975. I know  
> some people say that he shady, I am not sure. Spoke to him and he  
> sounds like a nice guy who is knowledgeble.<<<
>
> Hey Robert,
>
> sorry to hear about he job...and the engine...total bummer, lots of  
> us have been there.
>
> As for your statement above... they ALL sound nice and  
> knowledgeable. I don't know this guy "jake4parts", but if more than  
> a few people on this list have said he is a scam artist, I'd take  
> their advice and avoid business with him. I may not know him, but I  
> have certainly known scammers and, like I said, they are always the  
> nicest guys on the phone; always have the answers and say the right  
> thing. From your post, you sound like you are leaning in this  
> direction, just don't want to see a guy make a bad situation worse.
> just my 2 cents.
>
> -Ben
>
> > Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:51:37 -0400
> > From: robertmstewart@MAC.COM
> > Subject: Engine repair or replacement?
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > More on my story...
> >
> > My 88 automatic wolfsburg with 237,000 miles on it with a rebuilt
> > engine at 150,000 miles just had the head gaskets start leaking.  
> Small
> > amounts of coolant are coming out.
> >
> > I was told it's missing .5 inches on each side of the head. I have  
> not
> > verified it yet.
> >
> > Please note I just lost my job as dissolved the position and have a
> > couple months of severance an unemployment insurance coming in, so
> > cost is a big factor. I cant afford a lot but I want to do the right
> > thing. The van has been running fine for the most part and I only  
> add
> > about a quarter of the coolant tank every 200 miles. So the leak is
> > not terrible
> >
> > I have been doing some research and here are what appear to be the
> > options:
> >
> > 1. Use something like Bars STOP Leak - Head Gasket Fix WORKS WITH  
> ALL
> > TYPES OF ANTIFREEZE! (
> > DOES THIS EVEN WORK?
> > http://www.barsproducts.com/1111.htm
> >
> >
> > 2. Use something like Permatex on the edge (though I am told this  
> wont
> > work it might be temporary fix)
> >
> > 3. Remove the engine and have the gaskets replaced $1200-$1500
> >
> > 4. http://www.alumiweld.com ? temporary fix.
> >
> > 5. Get a new engine
> >
> >
> > $975 & $190 shipping - Ken Morgan (Jake4parts on ebay)
> >
> > I talked to this guy Ken Morgan who sells engines under the name
> > jake4parts on ebay. He has 2.1 L engine for sale for $975. I know  
> some
> > people say that he shady, I am not sure. Spoke to him and he sounds
> > like a nice guy who is knowledgeble.
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-1991-VW-Vanagon-Rebuilt-2-1L-Engine-Long-Block_W0QQitemZ320284970269QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320284970269&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting
> >
> > "1986 - 1991 VW Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new
> > bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed
> > with all new head gaskets and crank seals... Built in our shop,  
> these
> > engines also comes with all installation gaskets to complete the
> > installations into your vanagon... Comes with flywheel or flex plate
> > - Specify whether you have an automatic or stickshift...
> >
> > This engine also fits 83-85 Vanagon waterboxers with a small
> > modification to the center intake manifold plenum (ask for product
> > circular)... Comes with a 12mo/12,000mile warranty, technical
> > bulitens for start-up and break-in as well as selection of motor  
> oils
> > for long life and reliability...
> >
> > Shipping Flat Rate $190.00 to any major city trucking terminal in  
> the
> > Continental USA - For Home delivery or Liftgate truck service add
> > $96.00"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Need some help trying to figure out what I should I, finances are
> > tight. I want to move to California and drive my van there.
> >
> > Much appreciated all the ideas that you send my way.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > NY
>
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