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venting loop

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:00 pm
by lee
on my freedom 30 I have a U shaped pipe with a bolt on top in the top step compartment in my companionway that seems to be leaking a bunch when the engine is running. Is this a vented loop for the raw water cooling system and if so is it stock?
could someone tell me the type (brand?). I would like to order a rebuild if possible.

Re: venting loop

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:15 pm
by GeoffSchultz
Most likely it is a vented loop. You can buy replacement valves from many sources. Here are some at Defender:

http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?pa ... id=2234294

-- Geoff

Re: venting loop

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:28 pm
by rvivian
I have on on my F-30 and I am certain it was the way the factory installed the engine.

Before I tried to buy a replacement (it does not appear to be a standard one I have seen in catalogs) I would try unscrewing the top and cleaning it.

Re: venting loop

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:33 pm
by mike cunningham
Agree with Heart's Desire. Been there done that. Agree with dissambely and cleaning. That worked for me.

Re: venting loop

Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 10:37 pm
by lee
Thanks guys. Cleaning this weekend will be my next move..