Re: Radiator Stop Leak??

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> Ok...as per my earlier post I have a leak in my Heater Core.
> Now, my father has given me the advice of using a good brand of radiator
> stop leak to hopefully cure the core's leaks.  Does anyone know if this
> is possible, or a good idea (i.e. won't clog up the coolant system)?

I would avoid stop leak products.  OK, once I used some Bar's in my 5kt,
all it did was plug up the expansion tank lower hose, so it *looked*
like I had plenty of coolant.  Yup.

Anyway, a new heater core is what, $40-60 at the dealer?  Saving that
isn't worth trying stop leak and dismantling the whole mess again soon. 
Get new heater hoses while you're at it.  (eliminate future
aggravation)  They are probably $10 each or so.

-- 
Huw Powell

"death rejoices to ... live."