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Mancdelica
Joined: 17 Nov 2020 Posts: 89 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 0:11 Post subject: Coolant Bleed screw/bolt |
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Anyone know the part number or have a spare from a breaking van for the coolant bleed bolt for a 2.5TD. The small 15mm thread bolt which is located where the top rad hose comes from the engine block. I did the stupid thing of dropping it into the engine abyss when trying to bleed the system. Also how on earth are you meant to get it back in once it's removed? the fuel lines make it very hard. not sure I was meant to remove the whole thing out in the first place or just very loose would allow air/water to escape.
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16295 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:04 Post subject: |
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MY first though before removing anything is 'How does it go back in?'
It's not a very big thought, but saves a whole load of grief. _________________
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Mancdelica
Joined: 17 Nov 2020 Posts: 89 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2021 12:16 Post subject: |
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Haha cheers lewis. But no your right and solid advice. Tbf I did think that I would put it back in the same way. In a universal socket and turn. It Just fell out and dropped.... need to get the van up so I can crawl under and have a feel around as much as I can... sometimes these things just happen. |
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mouseflakes
Joined: 17 Jun 2012 Posts: 193 Location: Kendal
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Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 14:52 Post subject: |
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Soon after I got my L300 I had to remove the under-tray to retrieve a dropped bolt. I decided not to bother putting it back on because I'm always dropping things. Most bits now drop right through and can just be picked up off the floor. _________________ 1992 L300 Super Exceed |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16295 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 16:32 Post subject: |
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At least with the under-tray in, when bits drop off as your driving, you stand a good chance of getting them back. _________________
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 18:18 Post subject: |
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And if you green lane it can save damage!
You can bleed the cooling system by leaving the rad cap loose for a while after topping up the system. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:53 Post subject: |
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I lost the remote control for my stereo down the gap without realising it, when I was doing a regular fluids check. I found it in the undertray, some months later when I did an oil change. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Lewis Site Admin
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16295 Location: Huddersfield
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Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:58 Post subject: |
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Was the stereo stuck on playing Grease? _________________
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 13:13 Post subject: |
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Lewis wrote: |
Was the stereo stuck on playing Grease? |
LOL! No, but the remote was stuck in oil and mud! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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jejoenje
Joined: 20 Aug 2016 Posts: 785 Location: Alloa, Scotland
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Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2021 21:46 Post subject: |
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... and if you then cover the inside of the undertrays in a liberal coating of thick, sticky, waxoil, all your loose bolts/screwdrivers/10mm sockets/stereo remote controls (wot now? ) will safely stick to it, until such a time as they can be retrieved.
I once found I have been driving around with a stray screwdriver balanced precariously on top of one of the chassis rails... could have been fun. Fortunately I realised before said fun commenced... _________________ 1992 L300 Exceed "Selma" |
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