Re: IML: Bars Leak or similar product for 1966 Imperial transmission leak

["Rob van der Es" <R.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

 

I am sorry to tell you that Bar's leak won't be the solution for your problem. The product itself is OK but only to help you when you stranded at the side of the road on your way to home...

 

As an example: The radiator of my 1960 Imperial was leaking and steaming and I throwed in a can of Bar's leak.

The only result was that leak was getting worser......

 

The outcome was that the radiator had to be re-cored, not that easy when you live in the Netherlands!  The core had to be specially made for my radiator since those large radiators are not common in our country :)

 

For 300 Euros my radiator is as good as new now. In your case, you told us that your engine was steaming  on the right side of the engine.

Can you tell us if that is the right side when you are looking under the hood, or the right side when you are behind the wheel?

 

When it is the right side when you are looking under the hood you might check the lower radiator hose for leaks.

 

Anyhow, if you find the leak let it repair professionally! Bar's leak is just handy for coming home when you are stranded!

 

Just my 2 cents!,

 

Robert

----- Original Message -----

From: tcufroggie86c@xxxxxxxxxxxx

To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Saturday, November 03, 2007 3:47 AM

Subject: IML: Bars Leak or similar product for 1966 Imperial transmission leak

I recently acquired a 1966 Imperial and have been having a great time with it.  However, I have noticed on two
separate occasions, there appears to be a transmission fluid leak under the right side of the engine. I notice
a smell and then steam rising from under the hood. When I open the hood, I notice the steam is rising from
under the engine, it appears perhaps the leak is landing on a pipe or manifold on the lower part of the right
side of the engine.  I am wondering if a product like Bars Leak would be helpful in this situation?  Any info
is appreciated.

Thanks,
CCC

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