Date:         Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:57:55 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?//Trip Report
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 From what I have learned aobut cooling system leak stoppers, such stuff
provides temporary relief at best. The sealed leak won't stay sealed for
long. And, on the really negative side, these sealers also tend to seal
where it's not desirable - such as the small passages in radiators. If
you use this stuff, expect difficulties later. Maintenance will most
likely include repairing/replacing the radiator.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver.

James Benthall wrote:

>Hi all,
>Thanks to all that responded.  I changed the oil to 20-50W per  instructions
>and made it to
>Minnesota and back w/o any problems ;-)  I did however notice signs of  the
>dreaded head
>leak up there (small amount of coolant leaking).  Took to a local  mechanic
>where he put in
>some block seal.  Haven't seen a problem since.  Do those fixes  last awhile
>or will it just
>return soon?  Hope it lasts!
>james in houston
>87 Westy
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