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Default Leak Stop - 08-11-2004 , 04:47 PM






I have a 97 Saturn SL that has a very small leak in the end cap of the
radiator. I've seen some discussions regarding the radiator fluid some time
ago. I was wondering If I put in some leak stop if I would be causing more
harm than good.

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Default Re: Leak Stop - 08-11-2004 , 10:52 PM






In article <ytwSc.28884$114.24627 (AT) nwrddc02 (DOT) gnilink.net>, shoot (AT) aol (DOT) com
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I have a 97 Saturn SL that has a very small leak in the end cap of the
radiator. I've seen some discussions regarding the radiator fluid some time
ago. I was wondering If I put in some leak stop if I would be causing more
harm than good.

BuBBa
Maybe. Not sure where your leak is or what it looks like. Use GM sealing
tablets.


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Default Re: Leak Stop - 08-12-2004 , 06:23 AM



Not a good idea. Repair it correctly or replace it. Replacements are dirt
cheap.
Larry
"BuBBa" <shoot (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:
I have a 97 Saturn SL that has a very small leak in the end cap of the
radiator. I've seen some discussions regarding the radiator fluid some
time
ago. I was wondering If I put in some leak stop if I would be causing
more
harm than good.

BuBBa





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Default Re: Leak Stop - 08-13-2004 , 12:01 AM



The sealant pellets that GM uses as original equipment may help, these can
stop small leaks without being likely to clog anything else up. The more
aggressive "stop-leak" products may stop larger leaks but are also more
likely to clog parts of the system.

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"BuBBa" <shoot (AT) aol (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:
I have a 97 Saturn SL that has a very small leak in the end cap of the
radiator. I've seen some discussions regarding the radiator fluid some
time
ago. I was wondering If I put in some leak stop if I would be causing
more
harm than good.

BuBBa





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Default Re: Leak Stop - 08-13-2004 , 03:34 PM



In article <wWXSc.93006$gE.29401@pd7tw3no>, hancockr (AT) nospamshaw (DOT) ca
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The sealant pellets that GM uses as original equipment may help, these can
stop small leaks without being likely to clog anything else up. The more
aggressive "stop-leak" products may stop larger leaks but are also more
likely to clog parts of the system.


So long as the air is removed from the system and kept out of the system
it shouldnt clog anything but leaks. Air in the system will cause it to
set up.


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