Front coolant bleed point
Front coolant bleed point
Replaced both the temp sensors today and bled the coolant at the front bleed point. The bleed point wasn't overly clever at resealing. If I push the hose it sprays a little but is ok when left alone. Is this likely to fail imminently? Can a new hose be done with the clam on?
Re: Front coolant bleed point
Don't think I would want to chance it. I think there would be sufficient access to change the hose with the wheel arch liner out but the clam on. Might be a bit footery though. I would await the experts though.
Re: Front coolant bleed point
Is the insert into the hose turning Ferg? In the past I have put a Jubilee Clip around it but not ideal due the heat/pressures on track!
If its not the insert, is the rubber O' ring still there....
If its not the insert, is the rubber O' ring still there....
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(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination).
Re: Front coolant bleed point
I'm worried it's the insert hence why I'm wondering if I can do hose without clam off. I didn't know there was a rubber o-ring ring in there too. Will have a look but my money is on the insert.Mike Scib wrote:Is the insert into the hose turning Ferg? In the past I have put a Jubilee Clip around it but not ideal due the heat/pressures on track!
If its not the insert, is the rubber O' ring still there....
Re: Front coolant bleed point
I did our vx220 front rad hose (same part) with the clam on.
Arch liner out, front under tray off and headlight out.
Having done the S1 with the clam off, I think it would be possible I a similar way..
Chris
Arch liner out, front under tray off and headlight out.
Having done the S1 with the clam off, I think it would be possible I a similar way..
Chris
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Re: Front coolant bleed point
Had a look today. Fitted a precautionary jubilee clip but it looks like it should be doable with the arch liner out.Corranga wrote:I did our vx220 front rad hose (same part) with the clam on.
Arch liner out, front under tray off and headlight out.
Having done the S1 with the clam off, I think it would be possible I a similar way..
Chris