Swirl Tank Brass Screw ??

[Mr MoJo]

Morning all,

Noticed yesterday that the swirl tank brass headed screw cover thing has got a hairline crack in it and a miniscule amount of coolant is seeping through. Looked on tinternet but can't seem to find a replacement anywhere. Steve Heath Eng do a swirl tank plug and cover alternative. Any one tried these or where can I get the brass screw from ??

Cheers
Simon.

[JonathanT]

The Steve Heath plug is brilliant, as it's now actually possible to undo the nut for access!

[Mr MoJo]

Is it a direct replacement or does the tank need adapting ?

[shpub]

It's a direct replacement.

[Colin RedGriff]

Another vote for the SH replacement

[2Munkys]

Mr MoJo said:

Is it a direct replacement or does the tank need adapting ?

No adapting; straight replacement. Just keep a 10mm Allen Key in yer glove box.

[Mr MoJo]

Excellent, cheers all. SHeng plug and cover now ordered !!

[dnb]

It's a 3/8 BSP plug if my memory is correct. (It should be the same thread size as a household radiator has)

Edited by dnb on Tuesday 9th September 13:10

[Simon.b]

Standard radiator plug from B&Q Brass, hex head and a packet of O-rings from the same isle all for less than £1.

This has been on mine for a couple of years the advantage is that it fully seals on the O ring and so only needs lightly nipping up, which make removal easy. The standard plug gets very tight and resulted in damage to my swirl pot.

Cheers,