Bleeder valve stuck in 'up' position
04-29-2019, 12:34 PM
#18
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QUOTE=AndyK;15798631]Timely thread revival! My new OEM tank was leaking, and I replaced my ancient cap with the 04 blue one. Still dripping when hot. After reading about the relief valve, I had to force mine open with the little paperclip thingy. Something tells me it wasn't going up, and pressure built up enough to spring a small leak? I assume it should go up and down smoothly, by hand. Mine seems tight/stuck - but in the open position, my tank is leak-free![/QUOTE]
OEM tank?
OEM tank?
04-29-2019, 12:50 PM
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It should go up and down smoothly, however, when it is up (engine hot) you cannot push it down with your fingers. When it is down (engine cool), I find it takes a bit of leverage on the spring to lift it up. Maybe spray it with WD-40 or silicone lube.
04-29-2019, 01:06 PM
#20
QUOTE=AndyK;15798631]Timely thread revival! My new OEM tank was leaking, and I replaced my ancient cap with the 04 blue one. Still dripping when hot. After reading about the relief valve, I had to force mine open with the little paperclip thingy. Something tells me it wasn't going up, and pressure built up enough to spring a small leak? I assume it should go up and down smoothly, by hand. Mine seems tight/stuck - but in the open position, my tank is leak-free!
"OEM tank" = genuine Porsche tank?
04-29-2019, 05:12 PM
#22
I updated mine and ordered it from Porsche. It had the new part number on it. I wouldn't buy anything aftermarket on this part. Expansion tank too.