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Date:         Sun, 10 Nov 1996 20:40:19 -0500 (EST)
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From:         ERIC ZENO <emz@viper.nauticom.net>
Subject:      Re: VW Camper Cooling problems

> 
> 
> What's the chances of the heads just needing re-torquing?


   Waste of time.


 Is this common at 102,000 
> miles? Also, how about different types of stop-leak?
    Warning!!!!!!
    It will cause other problem in a Vanagon!


    Will clog up the heater cores and the Rad. cap!




 Anyone have any experience with 
> thems stopping VW Camper head-gasket leaks? If so which type? I've seen metallic aluminum 
> (dry) types, liquid types, etc. Since the type of anti-freeze you use is so
 important to these aluminum head engines, I'd think the wrong type of stop-leak could also damage the


 Regular prestone Anti-freeze is fine in a Vanagon! It's the water that
 is mixed with it that causes the problem! Here in the US most Water
  supplies are not a problem at all.



 
> heads?
> 
> Rich Fischer
> 
>
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