I should have mentioned that I replace the coolant every one to two years so the corrosion inhibitors are always fairly fresh. Mike
Mike Collum wrote: > I've had my '84 7 passenger since '91 (16 years) and the first 8 were in > Hawaii. Leaving the rear heater valve shut off for long periods has not > caused me any problems with the core. It's the same one that was in it > when I got it. I did have to replace the O-ring at the valve several > years ago but it had gotten hard so it was simply time for that one. > > Mike > Houlton, Maine > '84 7 pass > '84 Westy > '85 Westy |
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