Date:         Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:10:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Don't cry for me Wasserboxer
In-Reply-To:  <C51C232A.3138%dave.arthur@nscc.ca> (Dave Arthur's message of
              "Wed\, 15 Oct 2008 22\:46\:02 -0300")
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Dave Arthur <dave.arthur@NSCC.CA> writes:

> Subaru's fix for their leaking head gasket problem ... is likely the
> same as Holts Radweld. Container is the same shape, same quantity (125
> ml), same color (blue) container with a red cap, and even has the
> HOLTS name near the bottom. Also says "Manufactured in England for
> Subaru of America, Inc."
>
> I guess someone had to make it :-) It's interesting that Subaru has
> put some much faith in this fix.

All Subaru likely cares about is will it get the motor past the warranty
term.  I found this from Holt's own FAQ interesting:

    Q. Why is Holts Radweld not suitable for a Rover 825 or 827?

    A. This statement was made by Rover to all manufacturers of radiator
       sealants, as it was considered that these 2 models could suffer a
       malfunction of their capillary housing unit, being narrower than
       other vehicles.

That seems to suggest it CAN occlude passages.

That said, I did order some because I have some very slight seeping at
the water gaskets.

Allan
--
1991 Vanagon GL