Date:         Sun, 3 Dec 2006 11:41:41 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Which  is the best coolant to use?
Comments: To: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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Prol'ly the very best coolant is the VW coolant. Somewhere, recently, I
read of a "G" series VW coolant that doesn't require periodic changing
out. That said, however, I  do now and have used for a number of years,
the GM orange biodegradable coolant that is for aluminum engines. In my
case it's a Texaco branded product. I change it out every two years
religiously. The system gets flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant
plus a bottle of Redline WaterWetter.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Jack R wrote:
> I'm sure this has been asked in the past, and I am sorry if it a repeat, but
> with all the new entrants and experiences I thought I would ask again.
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> I just put a newer 2.1L 91 Wasserboxer motor in my 84 Westy, and put in
> Sierra Coolant.
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> New larger coolant pipes, new radiator too!
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> In the past I had always used Pentosin in my 1.9L 84 Wasserboxer.
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> So the big questions is. which is better and why do you think so?
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> Is there anything newer out there I should consider?
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> I have been told that the choice of antifreeze can play a critical role in
> the head pitting.
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> Any thoughts?
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> Thanks for your input.
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> Jack
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> 84 Wolfy, N. of Detroit
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