On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 11:20 AM,  <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> Neil, thanks. �On the trip out West, I tried to shut the heater off numerous times, under various circumstances. �The air that comes through the heater is very hot, regardless of outside temperature, once the engine is warmed up, regardless of lever position. �I've tried to shut off the valve, leaving the air vents closed, for a good long while (an hour or more) when the outside temperature was cool, then open the air vents. �Still get very hot air. �So, I essentially have no ventilation.
>
> The valve is cheap (under five dollars from GoWesty Parts, plus shipping) so it seems a no brainer to replace it if I can do it myself, or even if I decide to have it done. �I'm inclined to do this one myself (join the greasy knuckle crowd for a change).
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> ---- neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

>> How long did you give the heater core to cool down when testing and
>> was this possible in cooler temps? (say at night)

You're welcome.

I had a new valve leak from the get go. BUT.... this may have been
really old stock. (I recall seeing comments in archives regarding a
run of possibly flawed valves years ago)

If it were me, with new part in hand, I'd plug one end and blow
through to see if any air escapes.

Highly UN-likely this would happen. Especially considering turn over
of parts at the major Vanagon vendors.

Neil.

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