Bleed ring repair

[kevtherev]

So after an engine bay inspection, it was decided that the bleed ring was becoming a liability and a cause of coolant loss.
It would be replaced as soon as a suitable part was found

Inspection reveled rust and a calamity not far ahead. It also looks like it had started weeping with the rust in the surrounding area







removal reveled just how close it was







plus a blockage



new plastic bleed ring fitted to later vans



All fitted nicely and no issues
Just shows that diligence is a most important part of owning a T25

[AdrianC]

removal reveled just how close it was

Bullet firmly dodged there, I think. That was utterly knackered...

[kevtherev]

A little light pressure after it was out and it fell to bits

[itchyfeet]

your engine bay would love some vactan on those rusty edges

[edoh]

well spotted the rev -
can i ask where you got the new plastic ring from?

[R0B]

Got one here but posting isn't an option.

[kevtherev]

well spotted the rev -
can i ask where you got the new plastic ring from?

not new.. obsolete now
they appear at VW shows, this one was in a scrap yard, spotted by my mate Daz.

[AdrianC]

can i ask where you got the new plastic ring from?

It wouldn't be impossible to replicate - easy, using the right diameter hose. The t-pieces might take a little hunting, but I can't imagine they're that hard, either.

[NicBeeee]

Could try using silicon hose and brass t pieces, has worked for me for smiles of miles so far

[kevtherev]

Of course if needs be I would have come up with something.
But the search for spares is an ever present thing.
...and this time it paid off with a ten minute fix