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r00b
12-31-2012, 12:12 AM
It looks like my bleed adapter is starting to go, Anyone know where I can get a brass one?
http://store.delorean.com/p-7672-bleed-adaptor.aspx
Bill Robertson's Sock Puppet
12-31-2012, 12:28 AM
Plumbing supplier of your choice. You need a brass tee, two 5/8" barbs, and a 5/16" barb. In a pinch you also could use a couple of 3/8 NPT pipe nipples (5/8" actual OD) and a 1/8 NPT nipple (~3/8" OD).
DMC5180
12-31-2012, 10:44 AM
It looks like my bleed adapter is starting to go, Anyone know where I can get a brass one?
http://store.delorean.com/p-7672-bleed-adaptor.aspx

Is it corroded or is the solder joint leaking? If it's just the joint leaking a plumbing shop should be able to re-solder it for you.
r00b
12-31-2012, 11:10 AM
I haven't taken it out, It's just wet around it.
Patrick C
12-31-2012, 11:15 AM
Is it corroded or is the solder joint leaking? If it's just the joint leaking a plumbing shop should be able to re-solder it for you.

They corrode through pretty easily.
DMCMW Dave
12-31-2012, 12:11 PM
I have brass ones. (Bleed adaptors :wink:). Same price as the steel one shown (we have those too). The OEM aluminum ones very often rot through at the tee joint, and/or get so corroded the hose won't seal.

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DMC5180
12-31-2012, 12:32 PM
I have brass ones. (Bleed adaptors :wink:). Same price as the steel one shown (we have those too). The OEM aluminum ones very often rot through at the tee joint, and/or get so corroded the hose won't seal.

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Did not know the the OEM was aluminum. I thought it was brass like yours. Goes to show you I have never had that connection apart on my car. (YET):biggrin:
DMCMW Dave
12-31-2012, 03:49 PM
Did not know the the OEM was aluminum. I thought it was brass like yours. Goes to show you I have never had that connection apart on my car. (YET):biggrin:

You will. .
jawn101
01-01-2013, 03:07 PM
Careful when changing it out that you don't damage your hot water valve - or just take this opportunity to replace that as well. I am firmly convinced that careless handling of the heater hoses directly connected to it will lead to failure of the valve.

Very Bad Things can happen if that valve lets go - ask me or about 20 other owners on here how we know :)