Thread: Coolant weep again

Mine did that too. The irony of getting a leak from the engine saver was not lost on me. I just put a smear of silicon on the the threads and screwed it back in. that was about 40,000km ago. No more leaks from there.

Don't tighten it up as the screw thread is plastic and can break with the slightest provocation.
I suggest some silastic.
Regards Philip A

You could use one of these just solder on a connector on
the top.
It's m6 thread so you have a few options of bolts screws etc.

Bleed screw
Another bit for your shopping list
Renault 7700518589
Brass plug for the top hose better than stock plastic c**p.

BTW I am not talking about the thread on the screw but the thread moulded into the hose. I bought a new brass plug and in the act of removing the plastic plug, the damned thread inside the hose broke away, which leaves you with a big problem.
So be careful and kill a couple of chickens before doing it.
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by PhilipA

BTW I am not talking about the thread on the screw but the thread moulded into the hose. I bought a new brass plug and in the act of removing the plastic plug, the damned thread inside the hose broke away, which leaves you with a big problem.
So be careful and kill a couple of chickens before doing it.
Regards Philip A

+1

It will be the thread in the hose rather than the fitting.... one inquisitive touch with a warm motor back when I had the V8 D2, saw me standing in my driveway covered from head to toe...

Not a good look...but I was lucky it wasn't hotter

Yep, pic with original screw has ruined thread! First pic with leak, is the new hose.....

hence asking questions now.

I like fix right the fist time. BUT seems like I ....ed it first time.

I might go put some silicone on and see it that works. (should have thought of that) or order metal screw if I still have a problem.

thanks

will let you know how I go.

Graeme

I cleaned the thread and put a little silicone on. So far all is well. My Disco is not a Daily Driver.

I have driven the disco a couple of times and appears to be coolant leak free!


thanks
Guys

Hi, read the post so far, I had a different leak/weep, through the cords in the top hose.

I noticed there were drops of coolant appearing at the end of the top hose, a couple of weeks later (now) the hose holed at the mid point joint where the pipe goes down to the thermostat.

Was the weep a sign that the hose was about to go?

Has anyone observed this before?

Also, I have been recommended that all the 'spring' hose clamps be replaced with screw clamps, comments on this anyone?

Cheers

Mike