washer name??? radiator top hose bolt seal

[claral]

Hi,

I've just topped my coolant up on the top of the radiator, whatever seal that was there has completely perished and fallen off (it looked a bit like plumbers tape as well!)

What type of seal or rubber washer should go round the top hose, radiator top up bolt? i really could do with getting one tomorrow, would Halfords or a similar outlet have one on a sunday?

Many thanks,

Alastair

PS - does anyone know if Halfords would do a banjo bolt seal for the fuel pump, i normally avoid Halfords so i cant remember what sort of parts they have now!

[Kevin Garrod]

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It's a standard plumbing size for the radiator filler cap so you'll probably do better in B+Q or similar for that.

[loudnproud]

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Think its a 1/2" BSP so you would be better of going to a plumbers merchant or DIY shop.
Peter

[claral]

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Thanks guys, i appreciate the help

[SwissSteve]

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I am having a problem with this washer too.

Tried a number of rubber washers but the problem is that they just sqeeze out when the top plug is tightened and dont seal correctly.

I think some form of flat hard plumming washing is required.

Would be interested to know what you end up buying

[Thurlo Squire]

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SwissSteve wrote:

I am having a problem with this washer too.

Tried a number of rubber washers but the problem is that they just sqeeze out when the top plug is tightened and dont seal correctly.

I think some form of flat hard plumming washing is required.

Would be interested to know what you end up buying

Mine has the rubber washer but I must admit I don't do the plug up really tight - just enough to compress the rubber and provide a seal. Are you tightening it too much by any chance?

Nigel

[Andrew S]

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claral wrote:

Hi,

I've just topped my coolant up on the top of the radiator, whatever seal that was there has completely perished and fallen off (it looked a bit like plumbers tape as well!)

What type of seal or rubber washer should go round the top hose, radiator top up bolt? i really could do with getting one tomorrow, would Halfords or a similar outlet have one on a sunday?

Many thanks,

Alastair

PS - does anyone know if Halfords would do a banjo bolt seal for the fuel pump, i normally avoid Halfords so i cant remember what sort of parts they have now!

Alastair, it should be a white nylon plastic seal and you can get them from LDPart online.

Cheers

Andrew

[Andrew S]

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claral wrote:

Hi,

I've just topped my coolant up on the top of the radiator, whatever seal that was there has completely perished and fallen off (it looked a bit like plumbers tape as well!)

What type of seal or rubber washer should go round the top hose, radiator top up bolt? i really could do with getting one tomorrow, would Halfords or a similar outlet have one on a sunday?

Many thanks,

Alastair

PS - does anyone know if Halfords would do a banjo bolt seal for the fuel pump, i normally avoid Halfords so i cant remember what sort of parts they have now!

This is it

http://www.ldpart.co.uk/shop/shop.ph...f78fbc4dfb0d2d

Andrew

[DJT]

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Alastair,

Have you tried running without a washer there? I ran my last Stag for years without one. It wasn't until I saw them on the ldparts web site that I realised that there was a washer for there. Rather than wait for one, try it without. If the surfaces are smooth you may not need one.

Dave

[claral]

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I've put a temporary leather washer in which was the only one available from Wickes in the right size. That should keep me going tomorrow until i order one on Monday. I'd rather not risk running without one as i am taking the Stag to France on Saturday, it seems silly to take a risk for when a part is only a few pounds and 2 minutes to fit.

Thanks for all your help.



Alastair