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Subject:Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head Gasket Repair
From:Robert Stewart
Date:Sun, 31 Aug 2008 20:58:22 -0400

I have a large oil capture system I was going to put it in. Then bring
it to my local mechanic to dispose of. What I am I suppose to do with
it technically?

Do you know of any other better way of doing it more appropriately, I
am all ears?

Do you think I should just to Mineke/Monroe Muffler or a Jiffy Lube
type place and have them do it? Would the even?
- Request a "Coolant Flush" with no refill of coolant.*
- Then after they did the flush, put some water in it.
- Drive to a parking space within their parking lot. 2 minutes.
- Drain the water out again.
- Pour in the Gasket Sealer
- Run the engine as they say. Takes about 2 hours in total between all
the waiting for cool downs.
- Drain it out.
- Pour in the coolant.
- Then drive home for 15 minutes and let it sit overnight?

Does that sound better?

Does anyone even think this might work?

Robert
NY

On Aug 31, 2008, at 8:27 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote:

> Where are you flushing this stuff out? Please be responsible and not
> anywhere I might fish. :-)
>
> <On Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 7:14 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> You should unhook BOTH of the front hoses, by the spare tire, where
>> they
>> connect to the 2 main pipes. Then flush through all 4 front openings,
>> one at a time. Then you should remove the thermostat, leave the
>> housing
>> open, and flush through all 4 front openings again, making sure the
>> heater valve is set to hot, namely open.
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>>
>> Robert Stewart wrote:
>>
>>> Yeah thats the product I am using.
>>>
>>> I am just trying to find out how to proper flush the system. Do you
>>> know which line I am suppose to use?
>>>
>>> Robert>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Michael in San Antonio
>>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>>
>>