part no: req.... have a slight leak

**quattronutter** · 30 January 2006, 08:25

if you mean the bleed screw on the top of the radiator,it may just need a new copper washer,be careful not to overtighten the bleed bolt as its easy to strip the threads...

**rotoryboy** · 30 January 2006, 09:25

Originally posted by GirlRacer

Hi, the bleed nipple thing is leaking ever so slightly.
Notice a bit water coming from it, anyone got the part no: please.
If you need a pic, i will get one T tme when i get home from work.

Cheers
Tina.

Give us a clue!

**GirlRacer** · 30 January 2006, 18:55

cant get a pic of it,
the god damm bonnet thing

**S2 Ant** · 30 January 2006, 19:21

When u can get a pic up i'll look up the part number / cost if its listed.

**Jas11n** · 30 January 2006, 19:38

IIRC from the other week Tina, yours is the aftermarket Nissens radiator, and that is a common fault on them. Not sure on a fix though.
But then again you could be talking about the bleed screw on the heater matrix pipes, not sure.

**GirlRacer** · 30 January 2006, 23:15

the heater hose that goes in to the bulk head
with the bleed valve on

Cheers
Tina

**rotoryboy** · 30 January 2006, 23:28

These are fragile and do snap/break.

**GirlRacer** · 30 January 2006, 23:34

Originally posted by rotoryboy

These are fragile and do snap/break.

can you get a replacement?
ta,
Tina.

**Jas11n** · 31 January 2006, 12:24

Is it this one below?

(pic nicked off Stevieyid)

If so, I don't think the bleed screw itself can be bought and replaced on it's own. It looks like it comes as part of the hose itself.

It's looks like it's the return hose number 2 in the pic below. Also looks like it's not an S2 only part, but is used on other RHD 5 cylinder engines, so you may be able to get a second hand one from a scrappy.

(click pic to see bigger version)

One of the "parts daddy" (s2avant, martynf, audi parts guru) on here will be able to confirm thats the right one and also on price.

Mark may be able to supply an SFS silicone one (not sure, best ask).

I have read twice on here of a quick fix for this. Remove the bleed screw and drill it out a touch, then seal in a self tapping screw.
This thread tells of doing just that. Not sure how long this has lasted though.

***Greg_S*** · 31 January 2006, 15:48

Tina,

I had this problem ona nissen rad i bought also.

Take the bleed nut out and scape the paint off of it and the top or rad where it screws in, get a new washer if existing one is crap & re fit. been fine since on mine

**AndersS2** · 17 February 2006, 18:13

can anyone confirm that the hose (part: 855 819 375 F) is the one with the bleeding valve/screw on?

I need it badly since mine also ist caputt and i got air in my system.

no more heat for me when under 3000 rpm

part no: req.... have a slight leak

part no: req.... have a slight leak

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