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Rad bleeding

Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 14:12
by MrMagoo
Hi i wounder if you can help me out i have just blead the water system on my 1.9 petrol, after 3 days got there in the end.
But i have a problem the bleed nut 13 mm it has a copper washer & rubber ring they are not sealing anymore so slight leakage.
where can i get these from thanks in advance. :cry:

Re: Rad bleeding

Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 16:28
by kevtherev
plumbing store.
any motor factor

Re: Rad bleeding

Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 17:09
by MrMagoo
Cheers kevtherev think ive sorted it out, replaced the rubber and put another copper washer on top seems to be holding ok.
Couldnt get the original washer of i will take it for a good thrashing tomorrow.
Glad i am a member of the RAC. :ok

Re: Rad bleeding

Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 17:40
by jamesc76
there called doughty washer's , for future reference

Re: Rad bleeding

Posted: 15 Jul 2010, 17:48
by MrMagoo
doughty washer's thanks for that i will sleep better tonight.