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Blocking Radiator Vent
coozer - 16/12/08 at 11:04 PM

I want to block the rad vent on the top of my Polo rad and use the vent on top of the zetec thermostat housing instead.

Whats the best stuff to use? There's not enough room between it and the nose cone to put a rubber pipe and blank on it.

Steve


Pdlewis - 16/12/08 at 11:10 PM

I tapped it and put an m4 in it


clairetoo - 16/12/08 at 11:11 PM

I tapped mine , and put an M6 button headed screw in with some lock'n'seal on it - no leak's so far

[Edited on 16/12/08 by clairetoo]


coozer - 16/12/08 at 11:34 PM

Good idea, is Hylomar blue OK for hot water??


triumphdave - 17/12/08 at 01:21 AM

quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Good idea, is Hylomar blue OK for hot water??


Yes,I have used it a few times on bleed screws with no probs.


Bluemoon - 17/12/08 at 10:00 AM

M5 SS cap head in mine..

Dan


paulf - 17/12/08 at 03:21 PM

I just put a self tap in mine , it has been in there for 5 years and never leaked.
Paul.


jabbahutt - 17/12/08 at 04:22 PM

I fitted the original black rubber blank off a pinto thermostat housing.

It secures with a jubilee clip and doesn't leak. The rubber end cap cost about 80p.

Nigel