79er Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 My 79er has developed a severe summer drip with the temperature control valve in the closed position. Does anyone rebuild these with a new seal? My current valve came from a 'pick-n-pull' yard a few years back when the original started leaking, but I'm guessing anything out there any more will be in about the same condition as what I've got--old and worn/leaky. Local dealer says it is a discontinued item; I saw reference to a price of $100+ in another posting, suggesting that a dealer elsewhere in the country apparently still has the valve in stock. That's a little much money, though. Alternatively, does anyone on the board have one that doesn't leak they'd be interested in selling? Or other fixes? The seal appears to be a simple plastic bushing that gets a little worn and drips once cooling system temperature/pressure rises but I don't think oatmeal is the solution... Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Woody,I thought you were selling your '79? Those heater cocks used to show up on eBay.Now they don't. I sold one of the two I had,wish I didn't. Not sure about rebuiling those.Might be able to fabricate a new one with some tubing,solder,and a cock.Got any plumbing experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 You can just remove the valve and hose directly to the core. Add a shutoff valve inline in the engine compartment. You need 2 sections of hose with preformed, 45 degree angles. That will hold you till you can put it back anatomically correct. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 You can just remove the valve and hose directly to the core. Add a shutoff valve inline in the engine compartment. You need 2 sections of hose with preformed, 45 degree angles. That will hold you till you can put it back anatomically correct. Todd That's too easy Todd. Could put your flush inlet right there too,I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79er Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 Thanks for the responses--yes, do want to sell the machine, but I'm skeptical I'll find someone who will take it without the heater valve functioning as it ought from the dash panel. I'll have to see--I had an ad up for a week on the local craigslist and got maybe 10 inquiries, one sounds like he'll follow up and actually come out for a looksee--no actual lookers so far. And one inquiry from Hawaii and another from upstate New York neither of which I consider serious... Woody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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