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• heater control valve in '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Howard
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:58:48 -0500
  Hi, I'm looking for the location of the heater control valve in my Westy. I bought one yesterday (can't shut off the...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - ron johnson
  Sat, 25 May 2024 09:10:17 -0700
  ...Front heater never shuts off >> >> Interesting coincidence….i just got one of tencents ( intrepid overland ) heater valves with the constant bleeding feature . Air bleeding...
• Re: Heater valve not closing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 21:44:59 -0700
  ...Heater valve not closing? > I have found a better solution to a cable controlled heater valve. > Summit racing has a "Vintage Air" water valve...
• FS 80-83 Aior Cooled Heater Flapper Valves
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 22:42:18 -0500
  I've got an assortment of Heater Flapper valves. All are pretty much rust free and from Texas Vans. Let me know what you...
• Re: Heater Core replacement
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 06:40:00 EST
  ...Then open the core's bleeder valve until you see coolant. That should get rid of the majority of air in the heater. Drive...
• Re: coolant lose was Re:Re nervous about heads
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 00:53:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...My aux heater core has a pin prick leak. No coolant actually flows > out this leak, but if I turn the valve on, syncro...
• Re: heater cores
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:35:08 -0400
  Jeff, The rear heater cores are known to leak after a time. But ... it could also be a leaky O-Ring between the valve...
• aux heater leak, 91 gl
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Dec 1996 13:45:20 -0600
  ...very slow leak (<drop/hour) from what appears to be the heater valve (Bentley, p.80.16), where the outflow hose connects. Questions: 1...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 06:11:05 -0400
  I finally tossed my Volkswagen heater valve, and out in a brass, 1/4 turn valve from Home Depot. When I want heat I...
• Re: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:44:30 -0500
  ...Thanks, John John Bange wrote: >> >> Heater valve, replaced about 15K miles ago, and what a great time of >> year >> for it to start leaking...
• Re: The heater valve O ring
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:01:07 -0700
  ...Probably VC as I worked mainly > with them until they merged. > > But I’m leaking between the metal valve and the heater core. > > So...
• Re: Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Jul 2023 15:54:44 +0000
  ...Heater hose ball valve behind glove compartment? > > Under the van are the 2 long heater hoses running right next to the 2 long > main...
• Re: Rear heater, Operation
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 4 Sep 2015 18:34:16 -1000
  there's a valve on the side of the rear heater core. It's in the Van's Owners Manual. 'forward' is 'on.' recommended...
• Re: Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 20:18:56 -0500
  ...It looks like it is dripping from the heater control valve. I shut the > valve and that has stopped the drips for now. I...
• Heater Core hoses NLA?
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:30:12 -0800
  ...The '82 hose is short, but has been dealer NLA for a long time (heater valve by dash), so last time I cut down...
• Re: Back heater problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:23:07 -0600
  ...You are sure the Heater valve is in the right position.?? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver
• Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - 'Not' Understood (Sorry Zoltan)
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 23:27:26 -0800
  ...REAR HEATER VALVE - 'Not' Understood (Sorry Zoltan) > > > I am finishing up the Subaru conversion to my syncro this week and > > Zoltan's question got...
• Re: Oil Leak Over Heater Box
  Historical mailing list - Collie
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 10:36:55 -0400
  ...Oil Leak Over Heater Box Hello, I Just got my 81 Vanagon back from the shop where I asked them to do a valve...
• Re: Smelling coolant suspect rear heater
  Historical mailing list - silcarr
  Sun, 23 Nov 2014 09:13:42 -0800
  ...Also, I would only open the valve part way. Coolant that flows to >> the rear heater is not available for the front heater and...
• Rear Heater Valve O Ring, Heater Hose Install.
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 4 Jun 2015 20:57:33 -0700
  ...cafe heater hose kit, I recall having a tough time slipping the upper hose through the seal at body and onto the valve at...
• Re: Front heater won't give heat
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 22 Aug 2018 08:19:59 -0700
  are you sure that the heater valve is not stuck closed?
• Re: GoWesty heater valve--it just works
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Tue, 15 Mar 2016 01:11:47 +0000
  Ford heater valveAvailable at any flaps I think the part no is 660-1140 ? I went through a couple brand new ones from our...
• Re: front heater valve troubles?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 1 Jul 2020 11:27:07 -0700
  > https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/vw-audi-hvac-heater-control-valve-171819809emy I'm going to put in another vote for the GoWesty "Deluxe...
• Re: Question regarding coolant flow and front heater
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 23 May 2005 15:31:51 -0400
  Heater cable and heater valve can be done in the driveway, but I prefer to buy parts from list vendors and let my mechanic...
• Re: 5/8" heater hose questions (searched archive)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:52:44 -0700
  ...hose to connect > > > to heater core. > > > > > > Do I need to use the shorter molded hoses from heater core to valve > > > etc. AND the FLAPS...
• Re: Newbie question: coolant/anti-freeze
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:41:01 -0700
  > ( oh. !...your rear heater....SO MANY VANAGON OWNER'S DON'T KNOW about > this..... > It MUST either have the valve under the rear seat...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 15:56:04 -0700
  ...When the heater valve is off there is no coolant moving through it. I don't know what the configuration is in Waterboxes but...
• Re: rear heater hose replacement; Canadian spec 83.5 full westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 12:16:08 -0700
  ...Usual culprit is that the heater core has sprung a leak and/or the valve is leaking. Not hard to fix. Vendors have the...
• Re: Heater not stopping problem #
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 16:29:22 -0700
  ...Heater not stopping problem # > > Hello Volks, > > My front heater doesn't stop heating even with the valve closed. I suspected > it's the cable...
• Re: head gasket leaking exhaust into cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:29:49 -0500
  ...in the front, too?) is likely from the rear heater valve, its O-Ring, or the rear heater core. On one of mine, I...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 25 May 2024 17:40:16 +0000
  ...12 volt valves available at reasonable cost. This even allows for some automation. Add a thermostat switch. Consider for the rear heater. Turn off...
• Re: REAR HEATER VALVE - Subie conversion
  Historical mailing list - mike and shari
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:33:38 -0800
  The engine uses the flow from the heater hoses to tell whether or not to open it's thermostat. A valved 'shunt' may be...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:31:30 -0500
  I went inside the cabin, dropped the glove box, clamped off the two hoses going down to the heater valve,removed the hoses and...
• Re: Rear Heater Leak
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:24:05 -0700
  ...These attach to a small block that has a valve and lever on it. The valve bolts onto the housing for the rear heater...
• Re: Heater always blows hot
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Thu, 24 May 2007 15:09:15 -0300
  There is a little metal clip that holds the heater cable on the body of the front heater valve. That clip is likely rusted...
• Re: Rear Seat Heater Core Control Valve needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:26:08 -0400
  Thanks to everyone who offered help with finding me a valve. I have a valve heading my way now. Greg S. 87' Wolfsburg Van...
• Re: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:44:42 -0500
  ...Find the hose going from the valve up to the > heater and drop it off the heater outlet inside the glove box opening. > > Now...
• Re: Heater not stopping problem #
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 22:11:57 -0400
  Simplest and cheapest fix is to replace the heater valve. John Lauterbach Macon, GA '84 DL ----- Original Message ----- From: Durby Suniga <Durbys@plaid.com...
• Re: 91 Westy rear heater core smell - no leak!
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 21:34:12 -0500
  ...I examined the heater box unit, and open/close valve with the engine warm and running. No evidence of a leak visible. I read...
• SOLVED: GW metal valve not sealing to new rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 25 Jan 2022 10:45:24 -0800
  I had to use a sealant on the flange between valve and heater core. I used Yamabond 4 because I had some and know...
• Re: Spotted on eBay--check out the plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 20:55:21 -0600
  ...the heater core, so the center panel thats right in front of the shifter has been lowered and has a shutoff valve coming out...
• Re: Hot Foot Mods -- what's the best?
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:48:59 -0700
  The extra heater valve does nothing as long as you have a correctly working stock valve. The stock valve can be opened or closed...
• Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:57:19 -0600
  ...Rear heater core valve o-ring source? Hi- is there a vendor who sells a rear heater core valve o-ring ? My heater core...
• Searched Re: Rear Heater Valve O Ring,....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2015 15:24:53 -0700
  ...Most American heater hose is too stiff and this will tweak the valve causing to leak at the flange. " On 6/4/15, Neil...
• Re: Dave's rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Joe Beckham
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 11:46:56 -0800
  ...Is it common to have the rear heater core clog? Dave Karl Batzler wrote: > Sure Dave,Check to see if the valve on the...
• Re: front heater valve
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:07:48 -0600
  ...They work the valve much like the "seasonal" valve on the rear heater. Turned "OF" in summer and "ON" in winter. The control valve...
• Re: rear heater, was 2.1 L Oil filler tube needed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:32:11 -0500
  ...Well, I know about the rear heater valve in mine -- or more accurately, I know that there isn't one -- rear heater that is...
• Re: Manual Pages Needed: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 95 11:00:21 EDT
  ...lool on one side on top for larke bleeder valve, looks like a tire valve but big, like an A/C fill valve, press...
• Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 06:15:35 -0800
  ...Rear heater core valve o-ring source? Hi- is there a vendor who sells a rear heater core valve o-ring ? My heater core...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Craig Luke
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:12:13 -0700
  ...Next summer, I'll most likely turn the valves and remove the heater for the season. No air in the lines, no coolant all...
• Leaking heater control valve
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:12:19 -0700
  ...It looks like it is dripping from the heater control valve. I shut the valve and that has stopped the drips for now. I...
• Bleeding the coolant system/ heater core leak
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 12:46:11 -0500
  Does anyone know of any special procedures for bleeding a coolant system = after the bleeder valve on the heater core has been removed (it...
• Re: Compleat idiot's heater question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:58:28 -0500
  ...I checked the heater valve and it is operating properly. > > -- > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" >
• Looking for some rear seat heater valves
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 25 Jan 2014 13:38:41 -0500
  I guess that rear heater core control valves are suddenly no longer available. I am looking for several of them for stock. If you...
• Front Heater Valve Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Sun, 20 Feb 2000 10:27:20 EST
  My front heater valve has grown too stiff to even be turned using pliers. I ordered and promptly received (Thanks Ken at Vanagain) the...
• Re: rear heater must be on?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:21:46 -0800
  ...I have a brand > > new > > rear valve and heater in front of me, i can not blow air in it when > close. > > > > If any...
• Re: heater -> Mrheater Buddy heater ??
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 09:36:33 -0700
  ...the valve and hose kit is mr. heater brand as well. it's a pretty nice, inexpensive rig! On Nov 3, 2005, at 12...
• Re: Front heater never shuts off
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 24 May 2024 06:24:11 -0500
  ...Lower the whole valve assembly to the driveway and work on it there, then draw the hoses back up and reconnect to the heater...
• heat control valve
  Historical mailing list - David Stratton
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 08:06:10 -0600
  ...heater core. I sure don't need this in 90+ hot weather. About two years ago I had my mechanic replace the valve and...
• Heater not stopping problem #
  Historical mailing list - d t
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 16:37:06 MDT
  Hello Volks, My front heater doesn't stop heating even with the valve closed. I suspected it's the cable/lever tolerances but someone...