Date:         Tue, 5 Oct 2021 17:28:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Leaky rear heater valve again
In-Reply-To:  <ACCB5950-46B7-455F-945B-4E2226565FEE@comcast.net>
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Oh, a few more details.

I’m using the all metal replacement valve, not the original plastic one.

In the future I’ll keep an extra o ring on hand as these seem to need replacement fairly often.

Eric 

> On Oct 5, 2021, at 5:24 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
>        The bad news is that a coolant drip is happening under my bench.  I’m pretty sure it is the o ring and place the valve connects. 
> 
> I replaced the valve and the heater core in 2014 with the help of this list. 
> 
>        unfortunately I expect GW to take a long time to get me the part.  Also, wondering if there is a better o ring out there or a better solution. 
> 
> Does the one at VC fit and possibly have better longevity?
> 
> Also, in the meantime, rather then having a slow leak can I clamp one or more of the hoses to stop the leak without doing any harm?
> 
> Thanks for any tips.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL Auto