I solved the leak problem in the on/off valve by removing the whole unit. (Lives under the rear bench seat) Fortunately a friend of mine who is a real mechanic was present, so the bypass was done elegantly with two copper elbows and a straight piece with a bleeder valve. Theory is air will end up here since this loop is the highest point in the coolant pathways; hence the bleeder valve. Anyone want to buy a functioning rear heater with a leaky valve? P-mail me. Is anyone else on this list also a Volvo owner? Or REALLY masochistic-- as in MG? Check out the swedishbricks site. Carol S Sussman "Not a mechanic; just a driver with a toolbox" 1981 245 Volvo previously '68, '71 MGBs in SCCA hillclimbs. Heard in pit row from beneath the car (in the rain, of course) "Are we having fun yet?" |
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