nic.day Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Has anyone got a link to the t piece bleed valve to go into the coolant hose to help get stuck air from a K series!?I have had a look on ebay (I know they are on there) but just cannot find themThanksNic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caterham-Westfield-kit-car-Land-rover-Bleed-Tee-Coolant-valve-/292744817013?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic.day Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thats the one - thanksno idea why I could not find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy the 7th Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Nick, hi. Get some extra length hose to connect the Tee to, that way you can raise the Tee higher than any other part of the cooling system and gently top up with a jug. (and put a spot of copper slip on the cap thread as it will be too tight to undo next time) Also!!! don't pull too much on the hose that goes down the side of the engine as it's joined with a straight plastic coupling which can snap. (don't ask how I know) rog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic.day Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 That is a great couple of ideas and lessons Learnt!!!!I am off to France tomorrow and the swearing to try and top up the coolant could be heard in the next road I am sure. Tee ordered and being delviered next week.So a flush and re fill next weekend should be SO easy now!!!Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 28, 2021 Leadership Team Share Posted October 28, 2021 Nic, same as Rog, I have a bleed tee fitted in the bypass hose to the rear of the engine and I've cable tied it to the dry sump tower to make sure it's at the highest point possible. When I fill the system I add all the coolant via the bleed tee with both the expansion cap and the plug on the top corner of the radiator removed. When the radiator is full I replace the plug, then when the expansion tank is up to level I refit the cap. I then carry on filling until it's backing up in the bleed tee, works every time and although it isn't the fastest way to fill the system I never have trouble with airlocks. A small hole drilled in the thermostat is a must-do as well.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I fill the coolant exactly as Stu has stated and similarly have no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Me too. Exactly that procedure. Never an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic.day Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Thanks guys, next weekends job is looking less sweary now.could I ask a small favour, could you post a photo of the tee in place please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 28, 2021 Leadership Team Share Posted October 28, 2021 Here you go: I'm sure you'll have spotted it, it's just to the right of the dry sump tower cap.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic.day Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 old coolant dropped, system flushed - then used a rad flush with water - so for so good. Let it all cool down and drained and flushed again. - Tee bleed valve installed as described and filled again as described AND most importantly it worked!!!!! thanks - now just need to take it for a run at some point to double check, but all seem great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted November 6, 2021 Leadership Team Share Posted November 6, 2021 Fantastic result Nic Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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