Date:         Sun, 10 Sep 2000 22:59:00 -0400
Reply-To:     Alain Pierre Hovasse <aphovasse@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alain Pierre Hovasse <aphovasse@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bars Leak?
Comments: To: "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
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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.?