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Date:   Thu, 23 May 2024 19:44:31 -0700
Reply-To:   David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From:   David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:   Re: Front heater never shuts off
Comments:   To: ron johnson <rcj.yes@icloud.com>
In-Reply-To:   <F50822CF-AFB4-4C93-B0E9-791F12C6B7FD@icloud.com>
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On many of our vans the wire between the control lever and the heater valve is too loose, or too stretched, or something. The lever just pushes the wire into a tangle in the tube it runs through. Replacing it, and then keeping it lubed help.

mcneely

On Thu, May 23, 2024 at 7:03 PM ron johnson <rcj.yes@icloud.com> wrote:

> 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’ >


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