>
> Heater valve, replaced about 15K miles ago, and what a great time of year
> for it to start leaking again. I proubly should not even notice the heater
> on because it is so hot outside.
>
>   Back to the old question, is this regular where and tear or is this a
> crap
> part ?
>
>    I have heard it sugested replaceing it with a metal ball valve from the
> hardware store. Has anyone tried this ? are there convertion conectors for
> the size hose and end fittings.

Only 15K miles old, it really shouldn't be bad. It may be that it's simply
not closing all the way and the cable that operates it needs adjustment. As
for the metal ball valve, that's pretty easy, if you decide you want that.
two 5/8" hose barb fittings screwed into either end of the valve, a couple
hose clamps, and you have all you need.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"