Re: Loose Brake Fluid Reservoir and Stop Leak - 5KS

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Gary Harris wrote:

> Also, what's the general consensus about using that "stop-leak" stuff in
> cooling systems?  My 88 5KS needs a coolant reservoir top-off every 5 weeks
> or so, but I can't find the leak.  Any suggestions?

Yeah, don't use a stop leak. It should be renamed into a "stop flow" or
something like that. It might clog up your cooling sys really well.

Toss a 1m by 1m piece of cardboard under the car and pressure test the
sys at ~20psi. You will quickly find the leak.

Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ