<snip> I discovered my rear heater valve leaks at the seal if you wiggle the connected hose. So, should I replace the whole valve or just the O-ring? <snip> I had the same problem on my '84 and just replaced the O-ring with good results. It's actually not a typical O-ring. It's more like a small section cut from a tube. The sides are flat. I got it from an online vendor. <snip> The blower won't turn and eats fuses. It was seized up but I got it to rotate by hand. It's still not wanting to trun freely and ate another fuse. Can I save it or do I need a new one? <snip> I would first try taking it to an electric shop that rebuilds motors and generators and such. They could fit it with new bearings and check it out electrically. A number of list members have removed their rear heaters and might offer one at a decent price. I also see them on e-bay from time to time. <snip> I suspect the heater core is junk too. I've heard $55 new at Halsey in Portland. Can anyone beat that? <snip> I had to replace the core in my '85. I think I paid $69.00 plus shipping.
Mike Houlton, Maine '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy |
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