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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: ginge on December 29, 2009, 16:31:21

Title: Radiator plug
Post by: ginge on December 29, 2009, 16:31:21

Hi folks, while topping up the coolant i have snapped the radiator top plug/bung thingi . I can proberbly get a replacement next week , but need to use the landie any suggestions of a temperary fix ?????

Thanks Tony.

Title: Re: Radiator plug
Post by: ChrisW70 on December 29, 2009, 17:06:11

1/2" BSP blanking plug and a rubber o ring from a plumbers merchant.

Title: Re: Radiator plug
Post by: adamdanshona on December 29, 2009, 17:12:46

Go to a plumber merchants and you will be able to get brass replacements.At less than £2 for two you can replace the one on the thermostat housing as well! I will post a pic of mine in the morning.You can tighten them up with a proper spanner or socket.

Title: Re: Radiator plug
Post by: ginge on December 29, 2009, 19:55:07

A brisk walk to the plumbers merchant in the morning then.

Thanks Tony.

Title: Re: Radiator plug
Post by: bogie on December 30, 2009, 19:00:12

Those plastic things only cost a quid,get what you pay for! The old rangy brass ones dont shap or round off so last for ever,bargain at £3.