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Posted by: Chris914n6 Jan 13 2017, 02:52 PM

What did you guys use for a radiator upper air bleeder valve?

Mine has a m10x1.0 hole that is pretty useless for this.

Found this, but UK only https://www.castrads.com/accessories/standard-m10-brass-bleed-valve/

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 13 2017, 06:26 PM

Shit, I don't remember seeing an opening to plug. Shoot a pic, will ya?

Posted by: Andyrew Jan 13 2017, 08:30 PM

Threw some bolts in there that I sealed up after I used them for the initial bleed.

Posted by: Mike Bellis Jan 13 2017, 11:28 PM

I have a 3' hose and a ball vale at the end. I can hang the ball valve up high to id in bleeding.

Posted by: Krieger Jan 14 2017, 12:05 AM

QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jan 13 2017, 12:52 PM)

Posted by: Krieger Jan 14 2017, 12:25 AM

I bought a Uview Airlift tool on Amazon for my Boxster. You use this tool to create a vacuum in the cooling system when you refill it with coolant. Porsche repair shops use these.m It is really easy to use. I always wondered why you water cooled guys did not do use these.

Posted by: Chris914n6 Jan 14 2017, 01:14 AM

Sorry it took so long Kent.... took the pic then decided to fit the factory fan shroud to the 'racing' radiator Dremel with a sanding drum required.

Need to find bottom grommets that fit so I can start on the install.

The old radiator used an inline bleeder on the top hose inlet. Both inlets are closer to the bottom on this one.

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 14 2017, 09:17 PM

QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jan 13 2017, 11:14 PM)

Sorry it took so long Kent.... took the pic then decided to fit the factory fan shroud to the 'racing' radiator Dremel with a sanding drum required.

Need to find bottom grommets that fit so I can start on the install.

The old radiator used an inline bleeder on the top hose inlet. Both inlets are closer to the bottom on this one.