I just replaced my plastic bleeder screw w/ the brass one borrowed from the Beemer.

One question; the plastic one I removed was half the size of the new new. Thread length.

I think the old one snapped in half and it got sucked into the cooling system. Where do you think that thing will end up? Sh%t!

Will it get into the Water Pump?

It's odd because my truck has been ticking alot more than normal. I hope this damn bleeder screw has nothing to do with it. Then again, its almost due for an oil change.
Thoughts?

 

Why a plastic bleeder screw? Because it's going into a plastic thread. You've no substituted mangling your screw with mangling what it threads into.

As far as losing plastic in the cooling system, I'd be flushing it and hoping it hasn't ended up in the radiator yet where it will likely clog up a core. The water pump would have no problems with it. Your radiator and thermostat will choke on it.

 

It was a rhetorical question but thanks for your attempt.

That's what I suspected. I will drain the system and hope it comes out. Thanks

 

The Brass screws are longer. Unless the bottom of the old screw looks like it broke off, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

My experience with the brass screw is bad, mine started to leak after a few days, put the plastic one back in, no problems.

 

You can find this at Oreily Auto parts for a couple of bucks and it works great and makes it easier to safely (as possible that is) bleed your cooling system. It is in the section with all of the HELP! items. No leaks but you could always wrap it in a thin layer of teflon tape for a little extra insurance.