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Subject:Re: Front heater never shuts off
From:David McNeely
Date:Thu, 23 May 2024 19:44:31 -0700

On many of our vans the wire between the control lever and the heater valve
is too loose, or too stretched, or something.  The lever just pushes the
wire into a tangle in the tube it runs through.  Replacing it, and then
keeping it lubed help.

mcneely

On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 7:03 PM ron johnson <rcj.yes@icloud.com> wrote:

> My 91 is so uncomfortable in the summer.
> Heat pours out of the dash with the heat control fully off.
> Recommendations mostly point to replacing the control valve which is a
> difficult process. Howes sells a deluxe unit for $90…..
> Can a shut-off valve be installed in an easier to access location.
>
> Many Thanks,
> Ron J
> Portland, OR
> 91 Weekender, ‘Betsy’
>