Date:         Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:13:53 -0800
Reply-To:     Sam Scholten <vwvanagon@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Sam Scholten <vwvanagon@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: waterboxer longevity
Comments: To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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---KENWILFY <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> wrote:
>
> The problem with Bar's Leak is that it coats everything not only the
leak.  It
> coats the inside of the radiator and thereby lessens the ability of
the rad to
> shed heat.  How much more warm does a van with Bar's Leak in it run
than a
> normal van?  Could be only a few degrees or could be noticeable.

Good point, but another thing to remember is the fact that radiator
reliability can be precarious, too. Some guys around town have had to
put some Bar's Leak into their systems for the radiator, and my
radiator was replaced by the PO before he sold it.

Solution: nurse the van like it's aircooled, watching the temp gauge
closely, to be sure you're good to go. :)

Best regards,
Sam
=
"Punk's not dead (it just sucks right now)"
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