Date:         Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:52:28 -0400
Reply-To:     Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Bars Leak Rear Main Seal Conditioner
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OK, gang - I don't want to start a debate here so please keep it civil :)

I am fairly sure I have a leak from the rear main seal (1.9). Obviously the
real fix is replacing the seal - but that's not going to happen any time
soon. So I purchased some of the Bars Leak Rear Main Seal treatment stuff -
calims to work similar to the Subie coolant conditioner by "swelling" the
seal.

So knowing the "Both sides of the story" controversy about Bars Leak
radiator stop leak stuff - I am wondering two things:
1) Does anyone have any experience with this stuff?

2) Is there any reason I should just stay away from it?

A little detail. The engine doesn't leak too much day to day - but it does
leak significantly more right after a long trip (200-300 miles) or after
hauling a load (loaded it up with some stuff a few weeks back - in hind
sight probably too much - and she leaked a bit after that). When I say leaks
more I mean a spot maybe 2" in diameter (under daily use maybe the size of a
dime but not everyday).

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Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie)
'90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
'86 (We call this one Scrap)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus