small coolant leak, looking for suggestions!
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small coolant leak, looking for suggestions!
Hello to all, Hope your upcoming Holiday Season will be great for all...
I have a question/problem.
Small leak somewhere in the cooling system, I have replaced the spider or medusa hose and most others. I have a small intermittent dime size leak at front center maybe a little left of engine. The leak is intermittent sometimes 1, 2 maybe three dime /nickel size drops sometime no drops. I know I could take the car in for a pressure test but just really don't want to see any more mechanics right now, I'm just plain tired of them!(it's the holiday season !). I mean no offense to any mechanics.
Anyway my question is what about a coolant system sealer such as Bars coolant leak sealer or BG products (which one in particular) or other better quality product. Is there such a thing? Does it work ? What about future problems with gunking up the coolant system or other problems. Should I stay away from such a product or just live with a few dime size drop? Any suggestions or ideas would be great and I thank you in advance. I realize the easy way is not usually the best, but sometimes not so bad. Is this one of them or not? Thanks
Happy Holidays and remember
Happy Motoring...
I have a question/problem.
Small leak somewhere in the cooling system, I have replaced the spider or medusa hose and most others. I have a small intermittent dime size leak at front center maybe a little left of engine. The leak is intermittent sometimes 1, 2 maybe three dime /nickel size drops sometime no drops. I know I could take the car in for a pressure test but just really don't want to see any more mechanics right now, I'm just plain tired of them!(it's the holiday season !). I mean no offense to any mechanics.
Anyway my question is what about a coolant system sealer such as Bars coolant leak sealer or BG products (which one in particular) or other better quality product. Is there such a thing? Does it work ? What about future problems with gunking up the coolant system or other problems. Should I stay away from such a product or just live with a few dime size drop? Any suggestions or ideas would be great and I thank you in advance. I realize the easy way is not usually the best, but sometimes not so bad. Is this one of them or not? Thanks
Happy Holidays and remember
Happy Motoring...
Last edited by vettegood; 11-23-2012 at 08:16 PM.
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I have used Bars Leak in the past on older cars with some success. However, these were iron block autos with little value, so I had nothing to lose. Jag V8s are VERY heat sensitive and still retain value. I would not recommend it.
Find the source of the leak before it turns into a bigger problem.
Find the source of the leak before it turns into a bigger problem.
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