All comments welcome on this topic, good or bad; mainly because I don't want to screw up a fresh bluetop!:
The replacement radiator I purchased just came with a black, threaded bung for the air bleed, as you'll see in the photos. I'm certain I have seen a replacement in the U.S for the bleed valve but the shipping costs killed it.
If this has been done before, or betterer, let me know..
- I cut the old bleed valve out of the shagged radiator and tidied up around the hex base
- The barrel of the valve that was inside the radiator was larger than the thread of the new bung, so I machined down the brass and cut the same thread as the bung on it.
- Screwed it in with some Loctite 567. I decided not to use the O ring as there wasn't enough lip under the hex and it rolled out when I tightened it.
Radiator Air Bleed Valve
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Aza
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Re: Radiator Air Bleed Valve
Nicely done I would of use thread tape over just the sealant but looks good 
Boosted cars are like hot women.
A little edgy, every guy wants one,
some guys can't handle them,
and if you throw a little alcohol in them they'll rock your world.
A little edgy, every guy wants one,
some guys can't handle them,
and if you throw a little alcohol in them they'll rock your world.
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Aza
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Re: Radiator Air Bleed Valve
This seems to be doing the trick so far. 
Maybe a small win for Aaron..
Maybe a small win for Aaron..