Benjevw 10 Posted June 7, 2012 My dads mate recommended trying some additive in with the oil to help slow down/stop leaks! Wynns and Lucas do it, aswell as some more specialist companies. I've had a look on eBay and can pick it up for about £10 a bottle. It's supposed to expand the existing seal so it seals better! Ebay Item no. 280878550722 Anyone used this before? The leak isn't that bad(only a few drops after its upto heat), I'm not that worried about it atm but don't want it to get any worse! Ive heard people saying it works but only for 600-700 miles. The only reason I'm looking for a simple/cheap fix is that I'm totally skint for the next month or two. Cheers Benje Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted June 7, 2012 if its a small leak id wait until you can fix it properly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted June 7, 2012 I've read mixed reviews for the Lucas product but other more expensive brands have pretty good things written about them! I won't have the money to get this fixed for a long time so just wondering if any1 has used it on a VR before with a happy ending! Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted June 7, 2012 where is your leak? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted June 7, 2012 Rear crank seal... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted June 7, 2012 No I would not use the additive to stop the leak. If it is only a few drops then just leave it until you can fix it properly. It shouldn't get massively worse. And if the seal fails to the point that it did get much worse then the additive would not stop that anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted June 7, 2012 What's the worst that could happen ? I get what your saying but if I can solve the problem now ,while it's only small, with little effort, then why not! Has any1 experienced/ used it before? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DriverVR6 11 Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) Benjevw, you'll get different people saying different things, just like on all forums. If you want to try it, then try it, but in my experience stuff like this has limited success. By the way, engine oils designed for high mileage older cars also have additional seal conditioners in them that "expand and rejuvenate" the seals. Good luck. Edited June 7, 2012 by DriverVR6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted June 7, 2012 I'd only use that stuff as a cheap attempt to slow a leak on an old run-around, not a performance car, much like rad-weld. But I also seriously doubt it would make much difference to a crank seal anyway, maybe a weeping head gasket, but not a main moving part seal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted June 7, 2012 Yea thanx driver and dave! I don't mean to sound like a know it all! (because I'm not :))! I read a bit on the nets about someone using it for a crank seal on a v6 toyota and working a treat! so tbh i just assumed! But what you say makes sence to me! I'll probably just leave it for now and see how it goes! Thanx for the advice Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted June 7, 2012 Give it a go! whats the worse that can happen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo29 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Give it a go! whats the worse that can happen? worst i guess would be swell all the rubber parts in the engine and find they all leak 6/12 months down the road ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
