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Subject:Re: The heater valve O ring
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:09:54 -0500

Ok, thanks. I bought a whole new METAL valve from Van Cafe.Came with seal.
Have never had anymore troubles with leaks. Sweet!

On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 8:16 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Yes,
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> Rear heater valve, connection to the rear heater core.
>
> Eric
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> On Oct 13, 2021, at 5:13 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Is this the one in the rear heater?
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> On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 3:48 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
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>> Hi Folks,
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>> It took about two weeks but I received my O ring from GW.  I’ve replaced
>> it before and it lasted about 7 years.  Low usage and miles though.
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>> Are there any tricks to replacing it that makes it work better?
>> I clamped off both hoses.
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>> I remember simply wiping down the surfaces, pulling the old O ring gasket
>> and putting in the new one, and bolting together.   I’m just wondering why
>> it lasted only about 5,000 miles and 7 years.
>>
>> eRic
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