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Radiator bleed screw

Posted: 09 Mar 2014, 00:11
by Dave307
Ok here is the problem.
Having emptied the coolant out my van. Flushed it all through etc. I have now discovered that the bleed screw at the top of the radiator just turns, it doesn't undo or do up. Bollox.

So my question is A) can I bleed the system without undoing that screw. B) how.

It's really annoying as everything else service wise has been great.

Help always appreciated.

Re: Radiator bleed screw

Posted: 09 Mar 2014, 08:56
by ghost123uk
If the bleed bolt at the top of the left side of the rad will not tighten up, you have a problem. If the bolt is loose your system cannot work, the coolant will leak out !

The radiator will have to come out and the thread for that bolt attended to (Helicoil or similar).