On 5 Feb 2006 15:46:46 -0800, matthew_jamees@hotmail.com wrote:

>Hello,
>
> I am sorry I missed the reference to Bars Leak you had
>mentioned as I thought it was some sort of term when I first read it.
>It became clear when I read Elle's reference to your posting. Also I
>went and googled Bars Leak. An interesting product. There are several
>products from Bars to stop the leak like Radiator Stop Leak, Block Seal
>Liquid Copper Sealer, etc. Can you please tell me which one will be
>effective in my case. I understand that it might or might not fix the
>issue but I am willing to give it a try incase the mechanic diagnose
>the car and estimates a big bill.
>
>Matthew

Bar's Leaks Original Stop Leak is the only one with which I have any
experience. I have seen it work in many extraordinary situations and
as far as I know, it will not harm your engine. However, even under
the best circumstances I would only consider it a temporary repair.

When you open the bottle, you will see the contents are a black liquid
with many lumps of stuff. That's how it is supposed to look. Make sure
there is room in the radiator for it and just dump it in, lumps and
all.

Hope this helps.



Elliot Richmond
Freelance Science Writer and Editor