Re: stop leak

["James A. Zwahlen" <jazman@cnmnet.com>]

SOP8920@Siena.edu wrote:
> 
> Doug Evans Writes:
> >I have a 4kq with a slow leak in the cooling system.  What is the best
> >way to get a product like Stop Leak into the system since we don't have
> >typical radiators with caps??   Thanks in advance for the help!]
> 
> Just a warning I heard about products like "Stop leak." I heard that they have
> a tendency to reduce the effectiveness of the cooling system. Furthermore, they
> may even cause blockages in the radiator. When I had some major problems with
> cooling in my '85 Honda, the first question that was asked of me was if I had
> put Stop Leak in it. Sorry can't help you with putting the product in.
> 
>                             -Osman Parvez
>                              85 mr2
>                              89 200TQ
>                              91 GolfI put STOP Leak in my car once and it "stopped up" the entire radiator.  
Take the plunge and replace the radiator.  SKOKAN sells OEM radiators at 
a reasonable price (~$200).