Brian, I would use the Subie coolant conditioner stuff (sorry I don't know the exact name or the link to purcahse it - but someone will chime in). This stuff works by "swelling" your seals and gaskets. I've used it before and it seemed to work great - I've heard lots of other people say good things about it as well. As for Bars Leak - I'm not for or against - I've never used it in a Vanagon. You are going to get both sides of the story for sure. Good luck.
-- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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