Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 5, 2014

• #1

Hi I have spent the day doing a service and replacing the timing belt on my 300tdi I also replaced the P gasket so had to refill the cooling system.
I did a search on the forum and have replaced the bleed plugs with central heating radiator bleed valves. One in the radiator and one in the thermostat housing. It made bleeding the system a lot easier I used the ones with the rubber O ring and square bleed screw in the middle.
I was just interested has any one used the same plugs for any length of time and how good they are or has any one had any problems with them????

 

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hifly

Active Member

• Aug 5, 2014

• #2

had mine in for 3 years or so, still fine

 

iwantone

Active Member

• Aug 5, 2014

• #3

:scratching_chin::nopics: pretty interested in more information..

 

Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 7, 2014

• #4

Thanks for the quick reply Hifly have just put mine in and we are going on holiday Saturday and will be doing 318 miles to Minehead for 2 weeks holiday and of coarse 318 miles back and all the running around in between so just putting my mind to rest they will be ok many thanks

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Aug 7, 2014

• #5

Maddogtrev said:

Thanks for the quick reply Hifly have just put mine in and we are going on holiday Saturday and will be doing 318 miles to Minehead for 2 weeks holiday and of coarse 318 miles back and all the running around in between so just putting my mind to rest they will be ok many thanks

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They're a vast improvement on the original

 

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pussa13

Active Member

• Aug 8, 2014

• #6

Will you post some pics please, sounds like a good idea.

 

Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 25, 2014

• #7

I would love to put some photos up of this conversion but I carn't get them to upload can some one give me a clue please

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Aug 25, 2014

• #8

yup - look in the CFAQ section - or search for "dummies"

 

Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 25, 2014

• #9

Ok had alook went back to try putting some photos up and this time got the following message Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing whats this mean ??

 

Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 25, 2014

• #10

Ok so hopfully my photos have uploaded now the bleed plugs are so easy to fit and bleeding a hot engine is much easier and are avalable at most pluming supply stores

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The Mad Hat Man

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LZIR Despatch Agent

• Aug 25, 2014

• #11

how is Minehead nowadays?

 

Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 25, 2014

• #12

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Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 25, 2014

• #13

Minehead was good we liked it and found loads to do

 

Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 25, 2014

• #14

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The Mad Hat Man

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LZIR Despatch Agent

• Aug 25, 2014

• #15

did ya try the cafe @ blue anchor?

 

Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 25, 2014

• #16

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Maddogtrev

Member

• Aug 25, 2014

• #17

no we used the one on the harbor calls its self a tea room but do a good breakfast
we also got to drive a few lanes on the moor just above Minhead
still strugling with me photos seems a bit hit and miss I'll get there

 

thebiglad

Well-Known Member

• Aug 26, 2014

• #18

Maddogtrev said:

still struggling with me photos seems a bit hit and miss I'll get there

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If you put your pictures onto an image-hosting site such as Photobucket, you'll find it loads easier and more reliable.


Dave

 

Jonnyb1990

Well-Known Member

• Aug 26, 2014

• #19

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The Mad Hat Man

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LZIR Despatch Agent

• Aug 26, 2014

• #20

Maddogtrev said:

Hi I have spent the day doing a service and replacing the timing belt on my 300tdi I also replaced the P gasket so had to refill the cooling system.
I did a search on the forum and have replaced the bleed plugs with central heating radiator bleed valves. One in the radiator and one in the thermostat housing. It made bleeding the system a lot easier I used the ones with the rubber O ring and square bleed screw in the middle.
I was just interested has any one used the same plugs for any length of time and how good they are or has any one had any problems with them????

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I sell em as kits on fleabay. Only prob I have had is one guy that said they didnt fit?? .

Rings tend to be cut if removing the whole assy very often.

Dont need both with bleed screw - one bleed screw & onr blanking plug, for rad.