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Date:         Mon, 27 May 2024 16:26:27 -0700
Reply-To:     ron johnson <rcj.yes@ICLOUD.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         ron johnson <rcj.yes@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front heater never shuts off
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
In-Reply-To:  <2060340369.2317544.1716660158105@mail.yahoo.com>
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The control cable still needs disconnecting? Or is there enough free cable to lower the valve assy + hoses to a better working position? 


Thank you - Ron 




> On May 25, 2024, at 11:03 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> Jim, this tip about lowering valve assembly is brilliant!  Yeah, that valve is WAY up high...and your arms are aching...your brain is exploding.  Your method is far superior.
> 
>>> 
>>> The swap out operation is almost trivial. Don’t try to work with your
>>> hands up in the valve cavity lying on your back. Drop the glovebox and
>>> remove the two heater hose connections from the heater core. Pinch off
>>> the hoses with harbor freight hose clamps so you don’t lose coolant.
>>> Lower the whole valve assembly to the driveway and work on it there,
>>> then draw the hoses back up and reconnect to the heater core.
> 
>
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