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Knowing that you lot on here are a wise and knowing bunch can you help with the following?
BTW I posted this on the technical forum days ago but got no response
The rack on my wifes old Saab 93 is leaking. I have just bought some Lucas stop leak which is suposed to be 100% effective.
Before I pour it in does any one have any experience with using this stuff in the Chimaera?
BTW I posted this on the technical forum days ago but got no response
The rack on my wifes old Saab 93 is leaking. I have just bought some Lucas stop leak which is suposed to be 100% effective.
Before I pour it in does any one have any experience with using this stuff in the Chimaera?
I'm always concerned about these additive things as they obviously 'seek out' surfaces and holes to plug and will do so indiscriminately and so plug a hole or coat a surface that you don't really want coating.
Rad-weld for example is well known for making a complete mess of your cooling system and should be avoided like the plague in all but the direst emergencies.
I guess what I'm saying is a proper repair is probably the way to go on a TVR.
Rad-weld for example is well known for making a complete mess of your cooling system and should be avoided like the plague in all but the direst emergencies.
I guess what I'm saying is a proper repair is probably the way to go on a TVR.
Edited by V8 GRF on Wednesday 22 October 11:25
I agree David. However in the case of the wife's Saab I could do with not having to replace the rack just at the moment.
As it's stuffed any way i thought it can't hurt to stick this stuff in and see if it works.
I was just curious to know if any body had tried it and, if so, what they thought of it.
Pete
As it's stuffed any way i thought it can't hurt to stick this stuff in and see if it works.
I was just curious to know if any body had tried it and, if so, what they thought of it.
Pete
poorpeet said:
I agree David. However in the case of the wife's Saab I could do with not having to replace the rack just at the moment.
As it's stuffed any way i thought it can't hurt to stick this stuff in and see if it works.
I was just curious to know if any body had tried it and, if so, what they thought of it.
Pete
In that case I guess it can't hurt to try As it's stuffed any way i thought it can't hurt to stick this stuff in and see if it works.
I was just curious to know if any body had tried it and, if so, what they thought of it.
Pete
I didn't need to drain it as it had already emptied itself again!
The 12 oz bottle was enough to over fill the Saab. so I suggest empty out as much as poss.
Also be aware that the stuff I used was very thick so I'd keep it indoors for a while before puting it in or you will be there all day.
Pete
The 12 oz bottle was enough to over fill the Saab. so I suggest empty out as much as poss.
Also be aware that the stuff I used was very thick so I'd keep it indoors for a while before puting it in or you will be there all day.
Pete
Edited by poorpeet on Thursday 23 October 19:49
poorpeet said:
I didn't need to drain it as it had already emptied itself again!
The 12 oz bottle was enough to over fill the Saab. so I suggest empty out as much as poss.
Also be aware that the stuff I used was very thick so I'd keep it indoors for a while before puting it in or you will be there all day.
Pete
The reason it cures leaks are all in that sentence Poorpeet The 12 oz bottle was enough to over fill the Saab. so I suggest empty out as much as poss.
Also be aware that the stuff I used was very thick so I'd keep it indoors for a while before puting it in or you will be there all day.
Pete
Edited by poorpeet on Thursday 23 October 19:49
That Daddy said:
poorpeet said:
I didn't need to drain it as it had already emptied itself again!
The 12 oz bottle was enough to over fill the Saab. so I suggest empty out as much as poss.
Also be aware that the stuff I used was very thick so I'd keep it indoors for a while before puting it in or you will be there all day.
Pete
The reason it cures leaks are all in that sentence Poorpeet The 12 oz bottle was enough to over fill the Saab. so I suggest empty out as much as poss.
Also be aware that the stuff I used was very thick so I'd keep it indoors for a while before puting it in or you will be there all day.
Pete
Edited by poorpeet on Thursday 23 October 19:49
Er.........? Good point.
Been out and had a look. Now that it has mixed with the fluid that was still in the system it has thinned right down. Also when I said it was thick I meant it was a little thicker than cold 20/50 but nothing like as thick as EP80 gear oil if that makes sense.
The problem was that the bottle has a narrow bore extension so took a while to come out. Then again the wife always say's I have no patience!
Been out and had a look. Now that it has mixed with the fluid that was still in the system it has thinned right down. Also when I said it was thick I meant it was a little thicker than cold 20/50 but nothing like as thick as EP80 gear oil if that makes sense.
The problem was that the bottle has a narrow bore extension so took a while to come out. Then again the wife always say's I have no patience!
poorpeet said:
Er.........? Good point.
Been out and had a look. Now that it has mixed with the fluid that was still in the system it has thinned right down. Also when I said it was thick I meant it was a little thicker than cold 20/50 but nothing like as thick as EP80 gear oil if that makes sense.
The problem was that the bottle has a narrow bore extension so took a while to come out. Then again the wife always say's I have no patience!
Good taste in TVR's!Been out and had a look. Now that it has mixed with the fluid that was still in the system it has thinned right down. Also when I said it was thick I meant it was a little thicker than cold 20/50 but nothing like as thick as EP80 gear oil if that makes sense.
The problem was that the bottle has a narrow bore extension so took a while to come out. Then again the wife always say's I have no patience!
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