Ok. Seems I'm on the right path here. The heater hose supplied by van-cafe is pretty stout stuff. Not knocking them, just an observation. If I can't find the original seal locally, I'll try a generic O ring and thin coat of RTV at flange edge. Thanks Neil.
Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2013 19:33:15 -0500 Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> " .... The gasket between the valve and core sometimes is a problem ... A good sealer on the flanges will prevent all trouble. Also, if replacing the hoses use the correct ones. Most American heater hose is too stiff and this will tweak the valve causing to leak at the flange. " On 6/4/15, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > A while ago, while installing my van-cafe heater hose kit, I recall > having a tough time > slipping the upper hose through the seal at body and onto the valve at > rear heater. .... > My guess is that it was a combination of an old O ring and stress put > on that part during, and after, hose install.
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