Bleed Pipe

AndAndDen · Post by **AndAndDen** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:13 pm

Without having to get out my Bongo Bible

I realise the bleed pipe is near to the Alternator, is it under the passenger seat?

if so ,would i be able to check it out with a torch

and also where would i be looking

daveblueozzie · Post by **daveblueozzie** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:17 pm

flip the seat look down to the left you will see the alternator above that you will see a pipe from the engine that curves round to the side door ,thats the bleed pipe, make sure its not touching the alternator ,use a bit of hosepipe cut lengthways and tie the pipe up

AndAndDen · Post by **AndAndDen** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:19 pm

Thanks Dave

Have to be nice to you ,cos we need pick your brains .

daveblueozzie · Post by **daveblueozzie** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:22 pm

not much to pick at im afraid braindead after doing my egr today.

up to yesterday i only knew where the diesel went.

snow_kiter · Post by **snow_kiter** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:40 am

After spending the afternoon in DBO's engine bay I decided to check the coolant bleed pipe.

Lucky escape

There is a zip tie on a bundle of cables that is rapidly eating its way through the pipe.

The pipe is now protected by a piece of hose.

Should it be replaced as a precaution though?

daveblueozzie · Post by **daveblueozzie** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:49 am

i think if you replace the hose you will have to bleed the system afterwards, you could buy a pipe just in case.and in the meantime keep an eye on the original pipe when you check your oil. as you have seen on my bongo i also have fitted the engine coolant alarm for extra piece of mind.

Manny · Post by **Manny** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 10:54 am

On mine the bleed pipe is over the electrical cables. I would say on yours it has been trap underneath. I would think that it would be safer and easier to bleed the coolant if it is changed. I am no expert but it makes sense to me.

Manny

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 4:36 pm

Good job you checked eh snowkiter?

Thanks again for your help yesterday at Dave's

Any progress with the rear panel Pete?

AndAndDen · Post by **AndAndDen** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:50 pm

Sorted my bleed pipe out no probs, slight clearance between alt & pipe (good news)

. Just as a precaution i've used a tie wrap. Another job sorted

Thanks guys

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:32 am

I really MUST look at mine! I could do with tying a knot in the bleed pipe to remind me!

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 9:52 am

Snow-kiter...did you pick up on Manny's comment about the routing of the pipe.

It should come over the top of the cables...NOT under them....trouble waiting to happen.

The bleed pipe should then come up and forward to a clip on the underside of the engine bay cowling and eventually end up by the passenger door.

cheers

H

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:03 pm

But then - at the risk of stating the obvious - make sure the cables don't fall victim to rubbing. Some kind of (sacrificial) outer sleeve over both of them might be a good investment.

snow_kiter · Post by **snow_kiter** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:54 pm

Harry wrote:Snow-kiter...did you pick up on Manny's comment about the routing of the pipe.

It should come over the top of the cables...NOT under them....trouble waiting to happen.

The bleed pipe should then come up and forward to a clip on the underside of the engine bay cowling and eventually end up by the passenger door.

cheers

H

Must have been a Friday afternoon build

The pipe does appear to be clipped into the bit under the door though. Might try and re-route it if it won't require disconnection.

Thanks