Date:         Sun, 31 Dec 2006 23:24:31 -0800
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: limping with leaking heads
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> I'm past 5 years since purchase at 130,000 miles.
>   Had the yellow/green coolant when I bought it and I've added bars leak
> (normal size) twice in that time. After the bars leak stays leak free a
> couple years as a daily driver. I don't expect the bars leak to preform
> miracles but for $3 a shot; problem solved.
>   183,000 miles,original engine. Going STRONG and my heaters work GREAT
> (Wisconsin).
>
>
I would definitely add the caveat of "your mileage may vary" to that. A
relatively clear radiator and heater cores won't be bothered (much) by a
little Barr's, but I've seen cruddy but serviceable radiators stopped right
up by the stuff, solving a minor leak only to create a chronic overheating
situation. 'Course if you're just looking for band aid solutions, that's
definitely one of 'em.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
"Staubkess bolt? I have one of those?"