Leaking Radiator

[CJL1]

Right. Tested heating, and radiator working fine.
Main issue though now is that water is seeping from the valve!
Have I turned it anticlockwise too far?
Or could it be air in the radiator as I've bled it since and there was quite a bit of air in it?

 

[Madrab]

Oh right, I thought spindle (the taller bit) had snapped off? If you can get a grip on it then open it fully (anticlockwise). Tighten the nut back up (clockwise), should be ok then

 

[CJL1]

Sorry. You are right. It was the spindle that snapped. I have opened it up and radiator was heating all over. Ok. It was actually leaking water from here without the bolt on. I guess that putting it back on will prevent any leaking (by leaking I mean just a very slow dribble from the bottom of the spindle without the bolt on)?

 

[Madrab]

Yes, the nut is what seals the spindle into the valve, just put it back on and nip it up and the leaking should stop

 

[CJL1]

Thanks. Fingers crossed. No further leaks now the bolt is on.