Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 03:06:04 -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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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'
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