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Subject:Re: Subaru Coolant/Leak Stop
From:Tom Buese
Date:Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:46:40 -0600

This reminds moi of a story I heard recently from a client of a client
of a mechanic who said that unscrupulous water cooled engine
rebuilders put stop leak in the engine when they rebuild it so that if
there are any leaks, they will be stopped until at least after the
warranty has expired.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-urban myth or fact check not included

On Oct 20, 2009, at 11:28 AM, John Rodgers wrote:

> From all accounts,  I guess Subaru engines can have leaks like WBX'ers
>
> Anyone know the official name of the stuff Subaru  uses to add to
> coolant to stop leaks?
>
> Will it work for WBX engines - particularly for head leaks.
>
> Thanks
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver