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  1. 21st March 2016, 11:18 PM #1
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    Question Top Radiator Hose Bleed Screw

    Have once again got an issue with the bleed screw moulded nut coming loose in the top radiator hose of the 2001 TD5. I replaced this hose a couple of years ago because of the same problem. I now have a small leakage problem (with the bleed screw that is ) and will have a go at trying to glue the nut back in place. Just wondering if anyone else has done this successfully, and, if so, how?
    My intention is to clean around the rubber/nut as well as possible using contact cleaner then use some loctite super glue between the rubber/nut and finish of with a bit of JB Weld over and around the union. If anyone can suggest something better (other than another new top hose) I'm all ears.
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    Had mine dislodge during a coolant changeout, ended up in the thermostat, spent hours locating it, **** idea.

    Gonna look at silicon hoses from Roose Motorsport which don't have the bleed screw in them as an alternative.
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    I addapted one of these Cast Iron Radiator Steel Radiator Bleed Valve Screw Vent 1 8" Chrome Auto | eBay into the top hose using loctite rubber to metal bonding adhesive, this kind Loctite ? 380 it's been so for almost two years without probs
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phat-Customs View Post
    Had mine dislodge during a coolant changeout, ended up in the thermostat, spent hours locating it, **** idea.

    Gonna look at silicon hoses from Roose Motorsport which don't have the bleed screw in them as an alternative.
    I changed all my intercooler line hoses over to silicon a couple of years ago but did not do the coolant side because I need to use the bleed screw fitting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sierrafery View Post
    I addapted one of these Cast Iron Radiator Steel Radiator Bleed Valve Screw Vent 1 8" Chrome Auto | eBay into the top hose using loctite rubber to metal bonding adhesive, this kind Loctite ? 380 it's been so for almost two years without probs
    thanks sierrafery, sounds like Loctite 380 is the way to go.
    neat bleed screw replacement in your link... don't have to completely remove the screw to bleed. unfortunately, I have an 'engine saver' sensor fitted in place of the original screw so I can't use one of these or use a replacement silicon hose as suggested above.
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    Mate is the top hose a genuine one? Cheers
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    Have you thought about a brass replacement? searching for BMW unit is cheaper than Land Rover on EBay
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    Quote Originally Posted by ozscott View Post
    Mate is the top hose a genuine one? Cheers
    I don't recall where I bought the hose but I vaguely remember there being a LR sticker on it initially.... why do you ask?
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    Ok I have just not experienced the problem with my hoses and I have the engine saver screw in too. Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dhickm View Post
    Have you thought about a brass replacement? searching for BMW unit is cheaper than Land Rover on EBay
    hi Dhickm, are you referring to a BMW hose or brass bleed valve screw?
    as I mentioned above, I need the bleed screw nut (moulded into the hose) to fit my 'engine saver' sensor.
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