Paul H Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 Saw this from Car Builder Solutions , hose takeoff bleed kit https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/hose-take-off-bleed-kit?goal=0_7086c93f3b-952c7e1922-95355949&mc_cid=952c7e1922&mc_eid=efca095db4 Might be a solution for engines with a history of air locks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 I had one of those on the TD5; quite handy for bleeding the system as it was at the highest point of any of the hoses. The heater hoses in our cars would be ideal, but I suspect they're too thin for that valve compared to engine coolant hoses which are thicker but all lower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 Hello All How about one of these into a hose size tee piece? Durable Brass Air Bleed Valve Screw For High Pressure Electric Pump Accessories | eBay Roger ps more my price range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludwig113 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 i'm sure pete said that some people have tapped the themostat housing on the GT6 and put a bolt in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 It's actually not the highest point in the system; the radiator cap is higher than the thermostat housing so it bleeds very well provided you squeeze the hoses as you fill. I think the heater matrix is the highest point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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