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Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:17 pm
by Sparky6911
Hi All
I have been in discussion with a number of people on here for doing a coolant change and installing the coolant alarm/temp gauge
I've been studying this picture trying to find the coolant bleed pipe but I just don't have it.
I don't even have the port on the head for it.
Was there an updated had used as this has obviously had a new head. Can anyone give me a pointer on bleeding this system
Thanks
David
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:06 pm
by dave_aber
That will be a Ford Ranger head - as they have a more conventional position for the engine, there is no bleed pipe or port.
No idea myself how you will bleed it - you could use a vacuum fill system to fill it without the need to bleed though.
(Only advisable if you are 100% sure that there is nothing wrong with the cooling system)
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:33 pm
by Sparky6911
Oh Joy, i'm wondering if a junction added to the T-Piece will do it? or if a port could be added to the head?
I was really looking forward to owning this but now worried I might have bought a dufer.
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 2:50 pm
by Sparky6911
Just done a bit of searching and it seems this is not actually that uncommon.
is it really just as simple as swapping the 2 branch t for a 3 branch?
or can a t be added to the small pipe running to the turbo?
Thanks again
david
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:36 pm
by Simon Jones
Speak to Ady / Northern Bongalow, he has experience of bleeding these I believe.
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:53 pm
by Sparky6911
Awesome thanks guys. I have now ordered a 3 branch elbow so going to do a coolant swap while i am at it.
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:44 pm
by Sparky6911
Hi Simon, does Ady have a Bongo business as I can't find details of him anywhere.
Thanks
David
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:09 pm
by Simon Jones
He usually has a spare cylinder head or two under the bed
. I'm sure he'll be along soon, but you can pm him:
http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... ile&u=7597
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:13 pm
by Northern Bongolow
no i dont have a business sorry.
when i do these i just add a tee piece and bleed pipe to the turbo pipe, it works well, fit it near the head end.
use the proper clips too, dont use cheap jubliee type clips.
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 10:45 pm
by M 80NGO
Bled mine via the turbo coolant pipe, the rubber pipe fits nicely inside a length of hose pipe then wedge the funnel in the top of the hose, wear thick rubber gloves and hold your thumb over the metal pipe coming out of the turbo.
Re: Where is my bleed pipe, it's missing
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:09 pm
by Sparky6911
You guys are great, thanks for all your help.
Cheers
David
