Had the same problem(front heater), Since i didn't like design(50% of flow blocked due to
crappy design) i found much better valve from Honda Accord(older) or Civic.
Installed it above floor behind large plastic cover. Extended tubing from below
and ran steel cable to it. Had to do some modifying to valve.
Works very well.

11/7/02 4:51:10 PM, Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@CYBERMESA.COM> wrote:

>My heater valve is leaky from the rotating shaft, I wonder if anyone has
>replaced it with a stainless steel/teflon  valve? The kind with the 90degree
>handle. Can I plug in the rubber hose using fittings? I think it will fit in
>there where I trashed the console, which I recommend everyone do.
>
>Comments?
>
>-- Rachel
>http://www.Spectrumology.com
>AIM Gnarlodious
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