Fluorescent Dye Penetrant is a standard test in the Aviation world on
aluminum parts where a magnetic test cannot be done.

I had not thought of how it could be used in the automotive world.

John

On 3/7/2014 4:11 PM, SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss ) wrote:
> I suspect many vanagon owners do not know about this very, VERY standard
> test ..usually done by fancy shops.
> It's been around well over 10 years.
>   the fluorescent die test .
>
> I'm sure the additive is harmenss unless you are running a 900 hp racing
> engine that does 14,000 rpm ..
> otherwise..
> it ain't gonna hurt nothin'.
>
> I've been reading about such tests and technologies in professional
> Automotive Trade magazines..
> which are free subscriptions actually.
>
> heck ..just read online .,...Import Car is one ..
> there are lots of them ..just google 'automotive repair trade magazines.
>
> AND .THERE IS ANOTHER METHOD AT LEAST AS EFFECTIVE AND 40 TIMES CHEAPER.
>
> spray fine baby power, foot power, talcum all over the engine ..
> just as if you were driving in heavy dry dust..
> oil leaks stand out glaringly.
>
> think outside the box.
> Do you know John..
> the famous 'think outside the box' test /quiz ?
>
> for those who don't know ...
> draw a box with 9 dots, like this
> .     .    .
> .    .     .
> .    .     .
>
> The quiz is to connect all those dots using only 4 straight lines. ( I
> think it's 4 ) ..
> you can google it I'm sure, this famous quiz/test.
>
> the solution lies in 'thinking outside the box.'
>
>
>
>
> On 3/7/2014 1:54 PM, JRodgers wrote:
>> The oil leak continues - but I did get the coolant leak stopped.
>> Replaced a small hose.
>>
>> The oil leak is another matter. My 88 GL is in the shop right now up na
>> a rack getting a good look over. The mechanic says the top side is dry
>> ans a bone, but the bottom is washed clean with leaking oil - and it's
>> not obvious where the leak is. Recommended washing it up,n removing
>> exterior oil and grease and adding a dye to the oil and running it a day
>> or so - then taking another look with a black light or something.
>>
>> Anyone ever hear of chasing an oil leak this way. I'm funny about oil
>> additives.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> John
>>
>