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riNR Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:38 pm

Anyone ever try the engine stop leak additive? My engine ( 2.3L Ford) is leaking and I'm interested in trying it before I go changing out gaskets. Want to see if anyone has had any luck or if it just gunks up the engine.

oktr6r Sun Mar 29, 2009 6:59 pm

I wouldn't run stop leak anything except in an emergency to get in off the trail or road. If it'll stop leaks, what else is it stopping up?

T4rail Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:53 pm

the only one i tryed and had any luck with it slowing down leaks was the lucas oil stop leak. i think the only reason it stops leaks is because its thick as shit. that and 20w50 should slow most leaks

STOICH Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:13 pm

I put some "no smoke" in a 1600 once, The rear main "smoked" about 100 miles later... ironic, eh?

takotruckin Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:34 pm

Where is it leaking from?

I would say go for it, as long as the additive is fairly thin, and doesn't have any solids in it. Most of that stuff is just seal swellers anyways.

crazyman1 Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:37 pm

I have used straight 50wt before. Ran my engine over a yr that way



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