Thread: Td5 radiator bleed vavle broken

Originally Posted by catch-22

Went for a drive yesterday to Gosford to get some lunch so we thought we would make a picnic of it. Whilst there, brother popped the hood to see the motor and noticed a water leak. Had a look and found that it was coming from the radiator bleed vavle. Thought it needed a little tightening, but I was wrong. The slightest turn made the top pop off. The threaded part is still in the hose.

Anyway, NRMA premium only cost $66 for a tow and my brother went with him. My wife, son and I hopped on a train at Gosford and enjoyed the trip home.

That's my weekend story.

Cheers
Caine

That's why you should always carry a spare top rad hose, or at least the bleed screw.

Get the Engine Saver replacement bleed screw, it's stronger, OR BUY THE WHOLE KIT, it's worth it for peace of mind.

Baz.

Will do Baz, cheers.

Yep, second what Baz said. I have the engine saver unit fitted and its great. Really easy to install too...

Angus

Where do I buy such a replacement bleed screw?

There is a link somewhere on AULRO...

I just ordered a brass bleed screw from Les Richmond In Thomastown yesterday, along with brass diff filler plugs.

Originally Posted by Redback

That's why you should always carry a spare top rad hose, or at least the bleed screw.

Get the Engine Saver replacement bleed screw, it's stronger, OR BUY THE WHOLE KIT, it's worth it for peace of mind.

Baz.

Yeah would definitely reccommend the engine saver kit!! I cracked a radiator hoses yesterday and the alarm went off with plenty of fluid still in the system. Saved the engine from overheating and the head from warping. Easy and cheap insurance for you engine!

Angus

Why didnt you just wrape some race tape around it and drive it home ?