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ftheabus
Dodge Dakota
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12/22/2007
11:01:36
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Anyone ever use Prestones 'Stops Leaks' to fix an antifreeze leak in the cab? Does it work? Any bad side effects?
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Curly
Dodge Dakota
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12/22/2007
11:12:32
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Hi ftheabus I have used many a rad sealers and with exception to one they all clogged the heater core. Though they did stop the leak but 2nd affect wasn't what anyone needed either. Here is the one that worked for me and without clogging up the heater core. I am sure the guys will mention another few good ones for you. I got it at auto zone.
AlumaSeal Radiator Sealer
http://www.doityourself.com/invt/0931964
Bars has some that look promising too but I have never used them so I can't say how they work.
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searay245se
Dodge Dakota
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12/22/2007
16:35:10
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i have used bars stop leak in a few cars but they were beaters so dont really know how long it lasts but it sis stop the leaks
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dakota49
Dodge Dakota
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12/22/2007
18:54:25
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I have a 2000 Freightliner with a N14 Cummins diesel, it had some radiator problems and I had the tank replaced and they put the wrong one on and it warped the metal piece so bad that it wouldn't hold with the correct tank. (plastic) So I added some Alumaseal and haven't had any more problems, and no stopped up heater core either. I usually drive about 400-600 miles a day, during the week. I don't work on the weekends. I have been very pleased with the results. I have had the Alumaseal in since September 07 and still holding great.
Good Luck
Dakota49
1988 3.9 4X4 5speed
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obio3
Dodge Dakota
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12/23/2007
14:05:52
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I have seen the aluminum sealer in block form and powder. either one is good. Unless they reformulated in resent years, if you drain the radiator, the sealer loses it's hold on the hole. Soooooo. Buy 2 and throw one in the jockey box just in case
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mike stager
Dodge Dakota
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12/23/2007
17:42:49
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There is another alternative, but it is not cheap ( like $60 ). We used it on a truck with a bad head gasket. You pull the thermostat out, put the liquid in and run the vehicle for 30 minutes, then put the stat back in. It held for 6 months before we ended up replacing the head. It reacts with antifreeze and oxygen. The antifreeze blends with it and whenever it is exposed to air, it congeals and seals. it will only do this where it is exposed to air. Works on the same principle as a blood clot.
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ftheabus
Dodge Dakota
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12/26/2007
09:03:03
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Thanks for the responses. I tried the Alumaseal and have put 100 miles on it with no problems so far.
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