Anyone got a good fix for these?
don't really want to get a new hose with the same type of bleed screw in it.
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Leaky Bleed Screw
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Westyturbobusa
, Jun 29 2016 05:05 PM
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Westyturbobusa
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Posted 29 June 2016 - 05:05 PM
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Posted 29 June 2016 - 05:35 PM
I have a spare vx bleed screw. I bought when I thought it was leaking. It was the actual collar that was leaking, so didn't need it Cost me 4.00p (cheap for a vx part)
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Posted 29 June 2016 - 05:45 PM
try changing the o ring on it
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Posted 06 July 2016 - 11:55 AM
Cheers, there wasn't an O ring fitted. I do like an easy (& cheap) fixtry changing the o ring on it
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Posted 06 July 2016 - 12:51 PM
If you do a search, there's a jubilee clip fix. I did this along with some PTFE tape, no leak now.
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Posted 06 July 2016 - 12:53 PM
Ah hang on is that the engine side? The one I'm talking about is on the radiator...
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Posted 19 April 2019 - 10:03 AM
This is a resurrection but I am in need of exactly that bleed screw after mine sheared off. I didn't realise the entire thing was plastic and have managed to unscrew the thread that was left inside, but can't find a part number or replacement for the life of me, Desperately trying to get it running over this weekend.
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Posted 19 April 2019 - 07:12 PM
Seem to remember I got mine from Lotus. The replacement was brass not plastic. It's listed as part of a rad hose replacement but you can get them seperately and not expensive.
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Posted 20 April 2019 - 07:47 AM
you can use a normal screw, however the important thing is the small 'O' ring seal which stops any leaks
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