To those who warned me about using Bars Leaks (Paul Burr and Bob
Wanta specifically), thanks for the timely tip. I had bought the
bottle after a salesperson from Big A indicated it has been
around for 20 years and worked great with no problems to the system.
I discussed my situation today with local Triumph mechanic with 25+
years experience working solely on British and European autos.
After going through all the diagnosis over the phone, what my next
step would be, and options for his involvement, he proceeded to state...
"Whatever you do, don't use Bars Leaks or any such product!".
He began to rant and rave, as he usually does, about if he sees
another #%&* engine and cooling system with those little rabbit
turds...... You get the picture. Anyway, he proceeded to tell me his
secret temporary fix for most all coolant leaks, which he tells anyone
who drives a British car to keep in the tool pouch in the trunk, and
carries with him at all times in his various Triumphs. His secret
is Black Ground Pepper. He swears by it. Goes right the the leak,
expands
or does some funky magic, stopping the leak, and will cause no damage
to the engine or cooling system.
Anyone heard of this? My wife and I grind our own pepper, so I've
already
put on the grocery list a bottle of ground black pepper!
Scott Suhring
Elizabethtown, PA
'70 TR6
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