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Kaifd3s · 05-26-2013, 05:17 PM

First off, I have S14 SR. I was wondering if anyone ever used the hole where the coolant bleed screw was as a gauge port?

Tried searching and could not find any answers. Input anyone?

Johannes · 05-26-2013, 05:47 PM

I haven't personally installed one, but it would probably work if you were to remove the neck, drill it out for a 1/8 npt tap, and tap it or get a water neck adapter.

Edit;
See post #3 below;
http://forums.nicoclub.com/question-...ge-t68299.html

KoukiMonsta · 05-28-2013, 02:45 PM

Yea it's easy to do.. I made a port right next to it on my sr. Works great. Check build thread if you desire photos

jscherf92 · 06-12-2013, 10:58 PM

I got a water neck sandwich plate with an 1/8" port for under $30 online. I would go that route before drilling and tapping though I would probably leave the bleeder screw alone in case you need a quick way to let air out of the system in the future.

05-26-2013, 05:17 PM	#1
Kaifd3s Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida Age: 39 Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Quick Question on Coolant Bleed Screw First off, I have S14 SR. I was wondering if anyone ever used the hole where the coolant bleed screw was as a gauge port? Tried searching and could not find any answers. Input anyone? __________________

05-26-2013, 05:47 PM	#2
Johannes Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington Age: 31 Posts: 255 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I haven't personally installed one, but it would probably work if you were to remove the neck, drill it out for a 1/8 npt tap, and tap it or get a water neck adapter. Edit; See post #3 below; http://forums.nicoclub.com/question-...ge-t68299.html

05-28-2013, 02:45 PM	#3
KoukiMonsta Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,969 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Yea it's easy to do.. I made a port right next to it on my sr. Works great. Check build thread if you desire photos __________________ @UpshiftEngineering

06-12-2013, 10:58 PM	#4
jscherf92 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 33 Posts: 433 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I got a water neck sandwich plate with an 1/8" port for under $30 online. I would go that route before drilling and tapping though I would probably leave the bleeder screw alone in case you need a quick way to let air out of the system in the future.