Nice detective work there Allan!  =)

On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 7:10 PM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:

> Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@NSCC.CA> writes:
>
> > Subaru's fix for their leaking head gasket problem ... is likely the
> > same as Holts Radweld. Container is the same shape, same quantity (125
> > ml), same color (blue) container with a red cap, and even has the
> > HOLTS name near the bottom. Also says "Manufactured in England for
> > Subaru of America, Inc."
> >
> > I guess someone had to make it :-) It's interesting that Subaru has
> > put some much faith in this fix.
>
> All Subaru likely cares about is will it get the motor past the warranty
> term.  I found this from Holt's own FAQ interesting:
>
>    Q. Why is Holts Radweld not suitable for a Rover 825 or 827?
>
>    A. This statement was made by Rover to all manufacturers of radiator
>       sealants, as it was considered that these 2 models could suffer a
>       malfunction of their capillary housing unit, being narrower than
>       other vehicles.
>
> That seems to suggest it CAN occlude passages.
>
> That said, I did order some because I have some very slight seeping at
> the water gaskets.
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>

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