Frank Davis wrote:

Hi,

In going through old files I found the following on detecting oil leaks.  Haven't
tried it, but it sounds like the price is right for checking it out:

?EAA Experimenter?, July 1994

James D. Diss (EAA 396501) of 15 N. Staffire Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois, who
writes...

"Engine oil leaks are usually a problem to locate. They are frequently small and
hard to find. A common supermarket product, K2r, which is sold for removing oil
stains from clothing, can also be used to locate and isolate troublesome oil
leaks.

"This process works the same way as a dye penetrant check process, except it is
much easier and cheaper. To use, thoroughly wash the suspect area with high
pressure air and solvent, then dry well. Spray on K2r just as you would touch up
paint.

"The product, K2r, will appear to be clear but will change in a matter of 15 to 20
seconds to a soft, flat, white finish. Run up your engine for a few minutes and
inspect the white surface for tiny black seeping oil leaks

"The very dark oil, in the smallest amount, becomes immediately obvious on the
stark white background. After locating the leak, again wash the engine area with
high pressure air and solvent. The K2r is easily removed.

"K2r can be purchased in most supermarkets, hardware stores, supermarkets, K-Mart
and Wal-Mart and costs about $2.50 a can. A single can will be sufficient for
several applications."

Cheer, Frank

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