Date:         Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:25:13 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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From:         Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Head leak - What is the process for using Bars Leak Head
              Gasket Repair
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> Anyone know which coolant tube to connect the hose to for a good
> flushing?


On Sep 1, 2008, at 3:06 AM, Robert Stewart wrote:

> Not a problem at all Mike. I am with you, a cleaner environment is
> good for us all. In fact I studied to be an industrial designer but
> after working with all the fiberglass, resin, toxic foams and plastic
> I decided it was not for me. So I totally get your point.
>
> Anyone know which coolant tube to connect the hose to for a good
> flushing?
>
> Robert
>
>
> On Aug 31, 2008, at 9:04 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>
>> Sounds like the capture method would work since you have only a
>> measured amt
>> of coolant to capture.  Not all oil change places take the coolant,
>> though.
>> I am in Texas so it may differ.  Call your Jiify place first so you
>> don't
>> haul it around lookin'.  Not bustin yur chops, just hate to have
>> that stuff
>> floating around when I'm tubin'.  Michael.
>>
>> On Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 7:58 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com
>> >wrote:
>>
>>> I have a large oil capture system I was going to put it in. Then
>>> bring it
>>> to my local mechanic to dispose of. What I am I suppose to do with
>>> it
>>> technically?
>>>
>>> Do you know of any other better way of doing it more appropriately,
>>> I am
>>> all ears?
>>>
>>> Do you think I should just to Mineke/Monroe Muffler or a Jiffy Lube
>>> type
>>> place and have them do it? Would the even?
>>> - Request a "Coolant Flush" with no refill of coolant.*
>>> - Then after they did the flush, put some water in it.
>>> - Drive to a parking space within their parking lot. 2 minutes.
>>> - Drain the water out again.
>>> - Pour in the Gasket Sealer
>>> - Run the engine as they say. Takes about 2 hours in total between
>>> all the
>>> waiting for cool downs.
>>> - Drain it out.
>>> - Pour in the coolant.
>>> - Then drive home for 15 minutes and let it sit overnight?
>>>
>>> Does that sound better?
>>>
>>> Does anyone even think this might work?
>>>
>>> Robert
>>> NY
>>>
>>>
>>> On Aug 31, 2008, at 8:27 PM, Michael Sullivan wrote:
>>>
>>> Where are you flushing this stuff out? Please be responsible and not
>>>> anywhere I might fish. :-)
>>>>
>>>> <On Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 7:14 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> You should unhook BOTH of the front hoses, by the spare tire,
>>>> where they
>>>>> connect to the 2 main pipes. Then flush through all 4 front
>>>>> openings,
>>>>> one at a time. Then you should remove the thermostat, leave the
>>>>> housing
>>>>> open, and flush through all 4 front openings again, making sure
>>>>> the
>>>>> heater valve is set to hot, namely open.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mark
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Robert Stewart wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Yeah thats the product I am using.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am just trying to find out how to proper flush the system. Do
>>>>>> you
>>>>>> know which line I am suppose to use?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Robert>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Michael in San Antonio
>>>>>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL AT 'Gringo'