Professur
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I've had a persistent coolant leak with the Transport for a while, now. Nothing visible, just a loss of fluid. I'm told it's from the intake manifold. A common thing where that engine's concerned. I'm tossing around the idea of using one of those stop-leak affairs that you pour in the rad. But the only experience I've had with those, was when Dad used on on the 1970 Nova. A few miles later, the rad blew out, leaving a hole bigger than my head. But that was decades ago. Surely the technology's better now.
Yes, I know I should get it fixed right. But the labour costs involved are prohibitive. So, with a 4000 mile vacation on the horizon, should I chance a stop leak? Or run with it, and just keep an eye on the fluid?
Yes, I know I should get it fixed right. But the labour costs involved are prohibitive. So, with a 4000 mile vacation on the horizon, should I chance a stop leak? Or run with it, and just keep an eye on the fluid?