Try the "Bars Leaks" product (the version with the pellets). It seems to have worked on my '82 diesel -- no trouble after about 4 months. The mechanic here at the dealer told me that this stuiff will not hurt the cooling system, at worst it will not solve your problem. Cetin
AJAX668873@aol.com writes: > I advised all of a coolant problem I was having (dripping anti-fireeze) which > was properly diagonsed as a leaky plastic coolant tank. > > While having this replaced my mechanic advised me that my head gaskets were > leaking slightly. He suggests a complete repair...(.maybe $1500)! Should I > wait untill the problem is major? Are there any economical fixes? I'll > probably get another quote but I'm bummed. I've got 90,000 miles on the 87' > Vanagon Westy... > > Any thoughts appreciated, > > Ajax.
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