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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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Anybody use any of a variety of leak stop products or other fluid conditioners/enhancers? Local quick change establishment recommends Lucas products. Yeah or nay.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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whats leaking?
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The Lucas power steering stop leak...

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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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They're just a BAND-AID®, if somethings leaking , fix it or replace it but don't just patch it up.......WW
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tried the Lucas on my 91 chevy pick up. Had a leaking hose.(power steering) Worked for about a week, if that. buy a new hose and save some money. ww7 is right, correct it.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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They're just a BAND-AID®, if somethings leaking , fix it or replace it but don't just patch it up.......WW

...if maintained correctly...shouldn't need additives or leak anywhere....fix everything permanently....then you can drive it like you stole it...
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...if maintained correctly...shouldn't need additives or leak anywhere....fix everything permanently....then you can drive it like you stole it...

I've used additives in many vehicles, sometime they work miracles, sometimes they don't. No Leak has worked for me in a couple power steering pumps, and ATP has cured a timing cover seal.
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whats leaking?
I have a tiny amount of oil accumulation in 2 spots on drivers side in space between valve cover and intake. Hate the thought of dismantling for such a minute bit of oil. But I was talking in generalities with this post. I'm wanting to eventually put on shiny logoed covers down the road so thinking stop gap for the time being.
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Originally Posted by vert vette virgin
I have a tiny amount of oil accumulation in 2 spots on drivers side in space between valve cover and intake. Hate the thought of dismantling for such a minute bit of oil. But I was talking in generalities with this post. I'm wanting to eventually put on shiny logoed covers down the road so thinking stop gap for the time being.
have you tried tightening the valve cover bolts?????
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have you tried tightening the valve cover bolts?????
Duh...no...sometimes the obvious escapes me. I am a self proclaimed mechanical moron.
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Duh...no...sometimes the obvious escapes me. I am a self proclaimed mechanical moron.
A man has to know his limitations.......Good Luck.....WW
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For something so minor, it would be foolish to try these. I have seen guys facing teardowns try them. Sometimes they work.
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Originally Posted by playsdixie
have you tried tightening the valve cover bolts?????
Originally Posted by vert vette virgin
Duh...no...sometimes the obvious escapes me. I am a self proclaimed mechanical moron.
Just don't over tighten them.
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