Leaking nut on radiator

[Sanjay29]

Hi all
Looking for some advice.
Took this radiator off for decoration and flushing. Have put it on the nut in the pic leaks slightly can’t seem to get the not to the right level to prevent the leaking . Any advice or should I just loosen and try again.
Thanks.
Btw it is the nut on the right connecting the valve to the radiator.
Not urgent the rad still works just an annoying leak.

 

[Exedon]

If you have given it as much tighten as you dare then take apart make sure joint is clean then smear of jointing compound / L S X or similar tighten up.
I would personally replace valve as well.

 

[Notch7]

It’s prob best to drain the rad, unwind the nut fully and push it back so you can see the olive then put some jointing compound / LSX on the olive

That’s assuming the lockshield / valves turn off fully

 

[terryplumb]

It’s prob best to drain the rad, unwind the nut fully and push it back so you can see the olive then put some jointing compound / LSX on the olive

That’s assuming the lockshield / valves turn off fully

There is no olive on that valves union fitting to tail.

 

[Notch7]

There is no olive on that valves union fitting to tail.

My apols I didn’t look at the pic carefully

 

[ChrisJP]

The valve does look to be in poor condition - and the joint at its bottom has clearly leaked in the past, as well as the one that is now leaking. Replacing the valve would be the best plan but of course that would need the whole system to be drained down, unless you are able to use a freezing kit

 

[gas112]

It’s prob best to drain the rad, unwind the nut fully and push it back so you can see the olive then put some jointing compound / LSX on the olive

That’s assuming the lockshield / valves turn off fully

cant even get the basics about a rad valve right deary deary me

 

[Notch7]

cant even get the basics about a rad valve right deary deary me

gas is stalking me, how sad.

I notice you couldn’t be bothered to provide any advice


My advice is true though: seal it properly.

 

[gas112]

gas is stalking me, how sad.

I notice you couldn’t be bothered to provide any advice


My advice is true though: seal it properly.

Why would i offer advice when its already correctly been given by exedon you on the other hand felt the need to try after him and couldnt even get one of the most basic joints right , stick to the GD least you are just making an ass of yourself to less people