2003 Volkswagen Passat Coolant Leak

2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
160,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • TURBO • AUTOMATIC
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ITSKEVN007
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The coolant leak is a slow leak; I have replaced the water pump, coolant flange and a couple of the hoses. Now I am wondering is I could use Stop-A-Leak in my cooling system?
Dec 19, 2014 at 5:31 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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DO NOT use any stop leak in the system. Take it to a pro to have it pressure tested to see where exactly the leak is.
Dec 19, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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ITSKEVN007
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Thanks for the tip, I just wanted to make sure.

Kevin.
Dec 19, 2014 at 11:38 AM
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JOHNNYT73
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No problem. Good luck!
Dec 22, 2014 at 7:43 AM
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