Date:         Wed, 29 Sep 1999 10:09:01 -0700
Reply-To:     David Hayward <dhayward@ISLAND.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Hayward <dhayward@ISLAND.NET>
Subject:      Head leaks & a GM mechanics suggestion.

I was talking with a colleague of mine yesterday who is/was an experienced
GM mechanic. In discussing things VW and the headleaks that our beloved
wasser boxer's develop he mentioned a GM product that was commonly used in
the aluminum engines to deal with the "pitting" problems that those engines
were prone to.
The product is simply a GM COOLING SYSTEM SEAL TABS (part no. 1051687). The
make up (as shown on the back of the pkg) states it is made from GINGER,
ALMOND SHELL & BORIC ACID.

Do any of you engine experts know anything of this product or have any
experience with it ? It sound to me like it could be a decent "preventative"
to use annually in the system ?....what say ? I spoke to my (experienced) VW
mechanic & he was unaware of the product. I'm going to take him some and
(maybe) start using them in between semi-annual coolant changes.

Regards, David Hayward

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