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From: Dave Plowman (News) on 27 Mar 2010 14:59 In article <2pfsq5dsh7talhncv3gkibrbasr6bk0nql(a)4ax.com>, Andy Cap <Andy_Cap(a)nosuch.co.uk> wrote: > On Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:08:15 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)" > <dave(a)davenoise.co.uk> wrote: > >> The Rover fraternity, who have some experience of leaks, recommend > >> K-Seal if you are going to resort to gloop. I have used it in the past > >> with satisfactory results. > > > >Rover when they were Rover recommended Bars Leaks. > Weren't they the same people that designed the gaskets ? ;-) No - they were BL by then. -- *Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't* Dave Plowman dave(a)davenoise.co.uk London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound.
From: Miike G on 27 Mar 2010 21:44 "Dave Plowman (News)" <dave(a)davenoise.co.uk> wrote in message news:50fea8a7aadave(a)davenoise.co.uk... > In article <tbcsq5pn2jqi2ehls9022o1vf09h2c2nvl(a)4ax.com>, > Andy Cap <Andy_Cap(a)nosuch.co.uk> wrote: >> On Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:06:36 +0000, Fred <fred(a)no-email.here.invalid> >> wrote: > >> >Hi, >> > >> >In the recent thread about not having a spare tyre, someone said you >> >were more likely to puncture a radiator than a tyre. This got me >> >wondering. These radweld type of products: are they all the same or is >> >one better than the rest? I'm sure a mechanic once told me that there >> >was one which was superior but never having to use it, I can't >> >remember which. What do you think? >> > >> >TIA > >> The Rover fraternity, who have some experience of leaks, recommend >> K-Seal if you are going to resort to gloop. I have used it in the past >> with satisfactory results. > > Rover when they were Rover recommended Bars Leaks. Didn't know that, but it's the one I prefer, rather than Radweld. Mike.
From: Douglas Payne on 28 Mar 2010 04:34 TJ wrote: > "Adrian" <toomany2cvs(a)gmail.com> wrote in message > news:816sdlFk2pU1(a)mid.individual.net... >> Fred <fred(a)no-email.here.invalid> gurgled happily, sounding much like they >> were saying: >> >>> These radweld type of products: are they all the same >> Yes. They're all unspeakable bodges fit only for use on a car that you're >> running into the ground. > > That must be why my local Vauxhall dealership uses the stuff that > goes in the expansion bottle! The additives do not work well on older > cars, they can dislodge corrosion and glue them together. This will > ruin the heater matrix. You are best just trying to locate and repair the > original fault. Can you please just change your name to 'Tiscali Idiot' and keep it that way? -- Douglas
From: Adrian on 28 Mar 2010 04:51 Rob Graham <rttgraham(a)btinternet.com> gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying: >>> These radweld type of products: are they all the same >> Yes. They're all unspeakable bodges fit only for use on a car that >> you're running into the ground. > Not in my experience. I've never had any problems with Radweld. Their whole purpose is to mask small problems. Trouble is, masking small problems doesn't actually do anything other than delay the inevitable - whilst also ensuring that that day is bigger and more expensive when it comes.
From: Dave Plowman (News) on 28 Mar 2010 05:15
In article <817qkhFvk0U2(a)mid.individual.net>, Miike G <miktoolman(a)miktoolman.plus.net> wrote: > > Rover when they were Rover recommended Bars Leaks. > Didn't know that, but it's the one I prefer, rather than Radweld. It was certainly their choice for things like the P6 3500 which had an ally engine and copper rad, so shouldn't damage those materials. Dunno if modern engines have much more restricted water passages, though. If that makes a difference. -- *The modem is the message * Dave Plowman dave(a)davenoise.co.uk London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |