I'd add to the recommendation from Dennis. Since you're there lube all
joints on the control plates.

On Fri, May 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> First place to look is at the cable. Common for it to kink at the lever
> end. Easy to service after pulling instrument cluster.
> Only reason to replace valve is if it is frozen to the point it cannot
> move or it leaks. If it moves, it will close as best it can unless the guts
> were melted.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of ron
> johnson
> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:03 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Front heater never shuts off
>
> 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’
>