Agree, I would not put Bars Leak in anything unless it was an emergency
situation. It clogs things up.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of hskr@cox.net
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:44 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Cc: rws
Subject: Re: DML: Cooling system problem
Why did you use the Bars Leak stuff?? It's not meant as a preventative, but
a bandaid for an existing problem. Could have clogged who knows what. I'd
flush the system again and start from scratch. When you fill it back up,
leave the radiator cap off and start the truck. Wait until the thermostat
opens and the coolant starts flowing through the upper radiator hose. With
the truck still running, top off the coolant until it stops bubbling out
air, then put the cap back on. Make sure the overflow is filled too the
"full hot" level and you should be good.
---- rws <rwsam2002@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I just flushed out the 92 Dak 4x4 5.2L AT using a T-connector on the
> heater hose. Then filled the system with 11oz or Bar's leak (prevents
> or stops leaks) and anti-freeze. The problem is that after the truck
> is stopped and turned off, the coolant comes out of the system onto the
> floor via the overflow tank. When cooled down I look inside the
> radiator and the coolant level is down about 1-2 inches. Filling it
> back up the same happens, out on the floor. Nothing is coming out when
> engine is running.
>
> I called Bar's leak and they said I have air in the system.
>
> Is this true? If so how do I purge out any air pockets?
>
> If not true, what can I do to fix the problem?
>
> I've changed coolant in this engine over a doz times and this never
> happened. I am wondering if the Bar's product caused something to
> change?
>
> socalrws
>
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