Expansion tank bleeder screw

[giodog2000]

The quick connect is at the expansion tank end but I'm more worried about the other end. I can reach the collar (#10) with a srew driver to loosen it then pull on the hose but I can't figure out how I can possibly go with my hand in that tight space to fit the hose back in the fitting.

[Doru]

Hey Gio, why don't you buy the brass bleeder screw? My BMW's have all brass bleeder screws for quite some time, so they will not disintegrate every 5 years. Just change the O-ring and it's like new.
The brass bleeder screw is like this one in the linky.

[SlickGT1]

Number 7 the TB has to come off. Unless you have really small female hands, then you might be able to get in there.

TB comes off easy enough. 8mm hose clamp holds each of those Y ends.

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by Doru

Hey Gio, why don't you buy the brass bleeder screw? My BMW's have all brass bleeder screws for quite some time, so they will not disintegrate every 5 years. Just change the O-ring and it's like new.
The brass bleeder screw is like this one in the linky.

I needed it asap and dealer did not have the brass. so I went with plastic and bought and extra one....I doubt I will keep the X long enough to outlast it....

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

Number 7 the TB has to come off. Unless you have really small female hands, then you might be able to get in there.

TB comes off easy enough. 8mm hose clamp holds each of those Y ends.

Hi Slick ...sorry but whats the TB? Please don't say it's what I think it is..... (throttle body??? )

If I remove it , is there a gasket I need to replace?

[SlickGT1]

Yup, its easy as hell to remove. I would remove it no matter what, you will get a ton of room. You don't have to disconnect the cables and shit. Just remove those 4 bolts, and move it out the way. I forgot if there is a bracket that comes off with it, but it is simple. Guaranteed that it will be way faster and easier to remove the TB. Trust me, I tried not to remove it at first, then kicked myself in the ass for not doing it right away.

Ninja edit, that is actually the hose I didn't change when I did my coolant hoses, and guess which hose popped on me. Right at the friggen plastic T.

[z168]

it is not uncommon to overtighten the screw. there are several threads in bfest and bforums discussing how much to tighten it. However they are cheap so its not a bad option to buy several and keep in the car for spares. I personally went for the brass screw but still have several spares with me

[giodog2000]

Originally Posted by SlickGT1

Yup, its easy as hell to remove. I would remove it no matter what, you will get a ton of room. You don't have to disconnect the cables and shit. Just remove those 4 bolts, and move it out the way. I forgot if there is a bracket that comes off with it, but it is simple. Guaranteed that it will be way faster and easier to remove the TB. Trust me, I tried not to remove it at first, then kicked myself in the ass for not doing it right away.

Ninja edit, that is actually the hose I didn't change when I did my coolant hoses, and guess which hose popped on me. Right at the friggen plastic T.

So no gasket to replace if I remove the TB?

I'd rather remove it and do it right.

[SlickGT1]

The gasket is rubber o-ring. You can replace it, but it looked very nice to be honest with you.

[giodog2000]

I'll grab it tomorrow at the dealer while I pick up my hoses, hopefully they have it in stock , but from the pics I've seen , it's imbedded in the housing so like you said , it shouldn't be a problem....
Thx for the help man