Date:         Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:04:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head
              Gasket Repair
Comments: To: Matt Sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Hey Matt,

Just wondering what the process for the installation of the bars leak
stuff was?

I just bought their head gasket leak repair and it says to pour it
into the radiator and not the coolant tank?

What did you do? Does anyone know this should be done with our Vans?

It also suggested a flush using a T coolant attachment, did you you do
this? Where did you connect the hose with the T system?

Thanks,
Robert
NYC


On Aug 6, 2007, at 2:17 PM, Matt Sutton wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> Perhaps just anecdotal evidence, but my experience matches Ken W.'s
> (actually, I think it was he who recommended Bars Leaks to me in the
> first
> place). Heads had been done at 70k by the PO, and I had a little
> seepage at
> 160k. I used the liquid Bars Leaks, about 3/4 the recommended dose for
> caution's sake, and have been dry ever since (now at 225k). No
> radiator/
> heater core problems came up. Also, just replaced the large driver's
> side
> water pipe in the engine bay this weekend, and the interior was
> pristine
> (except where rust had eaten through from the outside).
> All this with regular prestone, for what it's worth.
>
> Best,
>
> Matt Sutton
> 88 Gl
> Brooklyn NY