Coolant Pellets?

[cucmbere]

Did my mechanic put in the coolant pellets after flushing and adding new coolant? Something i did not know to ask. He assured me that all is fine when I asked if there was anything I needed to do. I will have to ask him about that. What problems can occur if the pellets are not added?

Cheers

Bob.

 

[accentstencil]

I've only ever added them once in over 20 years of owning commodores and can't say I've ever noticed any problems.

 

[banga]

i only put them in my old vn , never in the vt or the vx

 

[Dayvo]

I was told they are crushed walnut shells and are used to keep the crap off of the impeller in the water pump not sure if it is true or not.

 

[BlackVXGTS]

The pellets are used to plug up microscopic holes in the alloy engine casting. If you aren't losing coolant then it's probably not an issue for you.

 

[vxcalais_01]

Use the pellets, Holden still sell them, they are used in new and old cars. THey also seal leaks around the waterpump, intake and head gaskets. For a normal leak they clot the area and swell/dry on the air side, around the hot areas, heads etc, it bakes and chars hard to seal minor leaks..... same as bars leak, but the pellets can be better. I use them with every change. Many manufacturers use similar products to stop the nuisance leaks during the warranty periods.