That's a good point. I suspect the previous owner on my 86 Westy used some of this stuff on mine. Is there any way to flush this junk out? Alain Pierre 86 Westy Toronto on 9/10/00 9:49 PM, Karl M. at thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM wrote: > Don't use it - this product can cause clogs to form in the radiator and > heater cores. The reason for this is that the 'passageways' in those parts > are tighter in most VWs, including the Vanagon. > > Karl Mullendore > Westy Ventures > 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD > > ----- Original Message ----- > >> In my old ford I used a bottle of Bars Leak everytime I changed the >> coolant. Bars claims it prevents leaks and conditions the water pump. >> What is the opinion of listmembers on using Bars Leaks in a Vanagon to >> prevent head leaks etc.? |
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