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Subject:Re: Coolant Leak, Cold Weather
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Mon, 20 Dec 1999 15:12:51 -0800

This is unlikely, Bar's Leaks contains very small particles that collect
on the outside of small leaks and build inward to plug them.  Useless
for anything much bigger that a pinhole, but did seal my head gasket (to
the outside, didn't work on my combustion chamber leak the second time
around even though they claim it can).  See their site FAQ's for their
pitch. http://www.barsleaks.com/faq.html

I have used this product for 30 years with no problems whatsoever, and
it has worked about 50% of the time.  Some of my old MGB radiators were
beyond it's capabilities!

Betsy Webb wrote:
>
> Be careful of Bars Leak and similar additives.  I think this is what
> caused the Coolant Expansion tank cap to plug, the one going to the
> refill tank, causing the warning light switch on the expansion tank to
> explode out of the tank.
>
> Later
> brad
>
> Stuart MacMillan wrote:
> >
> > Dan,
> >
> > Happens all the time.  Try a can of Bars Leak, that worked for me for
> > quite awhile and caused no problems, that was (100,000 miles ago) or
> > stay in San Diego where it is warm!
> >
> > Dan Fleming wrote:
> > >
> > > Okay, I've had the Syncro for several weeks now. Drove it from San Diego
> > > (Warm) to the high desert (cold) this weekend. In the mornings, I
> > > noticed a small coolant leak. Back here in San Diego, no leak.
> > >
> > > Anyone experienced a cold-weather only coolant leak before?
> > >
> > > Any thoughts?
> > >
> > > DDF
> >
> > --
> > Stuart MacMillan
> > Manager, Case Program
> > 800-909-8244 ext 208
> >
> > Getting your share of the Net yet?
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--
Stuart MacMillan
Manager, Case Program
800-909-8244 ext 208

Getting your share of the Net yet?
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