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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>50cal</b> <br /><small>Member # 1724</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,26,2,26,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Anybody here ever used a "StopLeak" or "Rear Sealer" product in a bottle? It's supposed to stop moderate leaking of oil from the rear/front seals of the crank shaft. I could've bought it and tried it. But, I want testimonials from anyone here that used it before. Thanks. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>302 DROP</b> <br /><small>Member # 1323</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,26,4,26,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> never used it 4 engine oil leak's, but i did use the ATF stopleak for my p/s pump and it did work, for a few weeks, <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>hidnn.o.s.</b> <br /><small>Member # 1219</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,26,9,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> it's NOT good for your engine, you don't want that stuff running through your engine!! <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>925GT50</b> <br /><small>Member # 2683</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,26,12,11,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> x2 I never run any of that stuff unless its for a bucket/scraper vehicle. No lie I used tranny stop leak and it held up to when i traded my car lol <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>89foxstang</b> <br /><small>Member # 5908</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,26,12,20,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> +1 i wouldnt use it on any vehicle i cared about. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>mikeceli</b> <br /><small>Member # 8389</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,11,1,16,52,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Many years ago, when I ran an auto repair shop, in N. Cali., the "Bars Leak " rep wanderdd in, asking for 5 minutes of my time. <br /><br />He requested an empty coolant gallon and I privided one. He filled it with water and added a little of the DRY type(pellet) Bars Leak. He then proceded to punch holes in the jug. The mixture flowed out for monents and sealed itself up.<br /><br />The Rep then produced a "sieve" (FINE screen strainer) and poured the Bars Leak/H2O mixture through it. (demonstrating how it did not plug the fine screen).<br /><br />I have used Bars Leak ever since with positive results. Though it can fix leaks, often, for a long time, it is NOT a mechanical repair. <br /><br />Most OE vehicle manufacturers have added Bars Leak to all new cars, for decades. Used correctly. it is good insurance against small leaks.<br /><br />Bars Leak also make a more AGRESSIVE coolant sealer. It is the one that comes in a bottle. Looks like rabit poop, in molases. In the 1970's, I had a 65 289 V8 Mustang, tha suddenly began blowing coolant, into the crankcase, out the vent, ONTO THE WINSHIELD! It emptied the system, in about 30 miles. I used the licquid Bars Leak(hoping to get a few days out of it). The system held, for YEARS. <br /><br />Again, leak sealers don't always work and good mechanical sense, will tell WHEN to use them. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>BCINGUU</b> <br /><small>Member # 2397</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,11,1,20,19,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> A lot of those oil leak stop products are just lubricants for the rubber seals. They won't help if your leak is mechanical (e.g. a loose bolt or warped mating surface). <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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