Radiator leaking from hexaganol bolt/nut

[vacancyhubuk]

Hi folks,

Just noticed pool of water under radiator. The leak is coming from the hexagonal nut/bolt at side of radiator near top at right hand side. Also noticed the bit where you bleed radiator is loose and i can turn it with hand.

Any help appreciated.

Lee at vacancyhub.co.uk

 

[glenno1]

can you tighten up the bleed screw

 

[Keefy]

Sounds like it may be the bleed valve leaking and running down the side, try tightening it as glenno1 said.

 

[Simon F]

Welcome to the forum. is it this type of bleed valve?
if so the plastic part does rotate, that is not a problem.
for the leaking nut, as said tighten it as much as it goes, if it still leaks then the rubber will be shot, you could replace or thread tape could be a solution.

 

[Barry98]

Tighten it when the radiator is on and hot

 

[vacancyhubuk]

Brilliant thanks everyone for the info has worked a treat and leak gone.

thanks again!

lee