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Use of Bars Leaks for heater matrix fix

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picopro19k78

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Hi everyone. I wolud like any comments on the use of Bars Leaks/Radweld use to mend a drip from my heater matrix. I have sourced a new matrix but the 3 days it is likely to take me to remove dash etc has put me off. So much so that despite being MOT'd etc I have taken the car off the road since September. The heater matrix is by-passed at present. Having looked at the internet there seems to be a 50:50 split of good/bad testimonials. It appears that maybe Bars Leaks is better as has waterpump lubricant and specific type to mend heater matrixs' and Radweld is for radiators (although they do a premium product). Bar Leaks sounds as though this may be the better option.
Many of the internet comments were that it can block waterways, although it needs to meet air to work.
Anyone used this for a similar problems I would appreciate your opinions
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My only experince is in using something similar to fix a leaking radiator in a Mk1 Golf.

It worked. But the radiator failed soon afterwards.

Personal opinion? Avoid it. It's botchery, and if you have a leak it needs to be fixed properly.

Sorry, I know that't not what you want to hear.


Oli.
 
Id use it.
I have used it successfully (3 years in a Galaxay) and whilst I agree it MAY have some sort of effect on tne rest of the engine, I would use it and make myself more aware of the state of the engine ongoing.
Although Id give you a hand to change the matrix!

Mike
 
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