Help with how the 4th coolant bleed point behaves. The so called "jiggle valve"

I've been reading and watching a few videos on how to bleed my MGF 2002 and I came across this guide: https://www.mgfcar.de/bleed/index.htm

It shows a picture of a valve with the hose removed. No coolant pouring out of it even though the hose is removed.

So I went to the engine head, removed the jubilee clip and tugged off the hose. This created a water-fountain-like jet of water which surprised me as I thought the function of this valve was to release air not water. If this is a incorrect assumption can someone correct me? I'm not 100% on what the author is trying to explain to do.

TL:DR The author mentions the valve should be checked if its blocked. I seem to have the opposite problem of it not blocking anything.

Edit: the specific hose i'm referring to is ITEM 7 in this picture: https://www.the-t-bar.com/cooling-heating-air-conditioning/100-cooling-pipes-hoses-expansion-tank/308-expansion-tank

edit2: I've done some more research on a Caterham website and its seems like this "outlet by the throttle" sticking open is a common issue and as long as its releasing water its not gonna do any damage. Can someone confirm this is the same for a mid engine car like the MGF and this isn't the reason why my MG is cooking itself during an emissions test?

https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forums/topic/37637-watercooling-circuit-diagram-for-k-series/
Last Edit:5 months 3 weeks ago by djkeenan
Last edit: 5 months 3 weeks ago by djkeenan.

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Have you tried a vacuum filler to extract and refill the coolant ? They are quite cheap now and are reccomended for ensuring the cooling system on rear engine cars is correctly filled without airlocks

2003 TF 135 sunstorm

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That jiggle valve can get stuck closed and prevent air escaping from the head. If it is working (or stuck open) air, then coolant will flow out. That's normal.:yesnod:

David
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Legend. Thanks all. That's all I needed confirmed! :D

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