Heater Tap Replacement - How To
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Re: Heater Tap Replacement - How To
I've just had a timely look at this - and found a couple of things I hadn't done putting a replacement heater radiator in. A couple of questions though -generally speaking is it more likely for the 2 seals between the tap and heater to leak, or the operating 'gate'? The gate goes up and down so I assumed it wasn't stuck.
Is there any way to test for leaks before the engine goes back in - by connecting a a garden hose and operating the on / off valve for example.
Engine's out, and car is LHD so access is a bit better.
Is there any way to test for leaks before the engine goes back in - by connecting a a garden hose and operating the on / off valve for example.
Engine's out, and car is LHD so access is a bit better.
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Re: Heater Tap Replacement - How To
garden hose would work to an extent, but bear in mind that the cooling system operates at 1 bar/ 15PSI, so you'd need to be able to get the pressure up to that amount to be sure of no leaks
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Re: Heater Tap Replacement - How To
As Rob says, you'll need a bit of pressure to go with the hose. I'd run the hose in the top port, then slowly put a bung on the bottom port. Use an old tyre valve in the hose and you should be able to add some pressure. Dont over do it though.
if you've put a replacement rad in, then the connection between the tap and the rad will likely be leaking. Probably didn't flip the seals and or put sufficient RTV at the bottom of the tap side groove.
They do leak through the gate shaft. there is an o-ring in the tap where the metal bar passes through. You can replace the o-ring, but oh is it fiddly.
if you've put a replacement rad in, then the connection between the tap and the rad will likely be leaking. Probably didn't flip the seals and or put sufficient RTV at the bottom of the tap side groove.
They do leak through the gate shaft. there is an o-ring in the tap where the metal bar passes through. You can replace the o-ring, but oh is it fiddly.
