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  • Coolant hose bleed screw

    Alright chaps,

    Is there a fix for my leaking coolant bleed screw, I'm reluctant to try and unscrew it incase it disintegrates completely!

    Not checked if a new hose is available, no doubt NLA!!!

    Cheers
    Gordon
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  • #2
    If you're stuck I think you can use a short M8 bolt with some plumbers PTFE thread tape.

    edit : I can't be certain of the thread pitch. Maybe its M6 you'd need to check.

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    • #3
      Smaller than M8, maybe even M5.

      Remember this is only 15PSI and you are sealing against rubber, over a tiny area, so a self tapper would likely hold fine, and in a pinch run with the expansion tank hose off.

      Hose is NLA, definitely, there are some silicone versions available if that is your thing -search ebay by the part number that is on the hose.

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      • #4
        I have resorted to jamming a short bolt into one of these in the past, though I honestly can't recall what size.
        1989 B3 2.0 3A 80 quattro... Budget 1.8T Project.
        1992 C4 100 2.8 Avant quattro... Mobile Sitting Room.
        1995 RS2... MTM K26/7 380 BHP Conversion.
        1990 Corrado G60... Breaking For Parts.

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        • #5
          Cheers for the info guys, I wasn't sure what kind of thread was on it but if a small metric bolt/cap screw will fit then happy days, I'll find something suitable to plug it.

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          • #6
            i think a plastic number plate screw went in mine

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            • #7
              Originally posted by tango123 View Post
              i think a plastic number plate screw went in mine
              Haha quality, loving the ingenuity!!!

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              • #8
                I have usual stainless M6 bolt in this place, works well.

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