A/C-ranger valve mod
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A/C-ranger valve mod
, Went ouside just now, and saw a 4in puddle, looked around underneath, and saw it drip from the valve cover lip. Opened hood, and saw the metal stem, dripping coolant. Anyone else have this problem? I like the idea, but is there a more efficient unit to use, minus the ball valve setup.
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, Went ouside just now, and saw a 4in puddle, looked around underneath, and saw it drip from the valve cover lip. Opened hood, and saw the metal stem, dripping coolant. Anyone else have this problem? I like the idea, but is there a more efficient unit to use, minus the ball valve setup.
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Have you considered the valve that comes standard on the excursions? It only hooks to one line and we've got a 01' ex with 238,000 on it and never a drip! However I did just install a ranger valve on my sd and hope I don't have your issue! How old is yours, and is it oem or parts house brand?
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Yes sir... Search: 74809 | Heater Control Valve | AutoZone.com
Bulla, its been installed for about 4 months, tops. Never an issue, thought it worked, the way it should, but think, the system just needs to be freoned. Then this morning, WHAM, at first, i thought it was the coolant plug on motor, til i saw the drip from the valve cover, looked uptop, and there she is, dripping in ma face.
Because the valve i used, i'll need to barb hose the one, to use the excursion one. Thing is, my buddys 01/02, cant remember year, but he gots one installed. Not sure if it was std or by the P.O.
Gonna hit Depot tonight, and cap it all until i get anutha valve, or whatever i figure out.
Bulla, its been installed for about 4 months, tops. Never an issue, thought it worked, the way it should, but think, the system just needs to be freoned. Then this morning, WHAM, at first, i thought it was the coolant plug on motor, til i saw the drip from the valve cover, looked uptop, and there she is, dripping in ma face.
Because the valve i used, i'll need to barb hose the one, to use the excursion one. Thing is, my buddys 01/02, cant remember year, but he gots one installed. Not sure if it was std or by the P.O.
Gonna hit Depot tonight, and cap it all until i get anutha valve, or whatever i figure out.
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My oem one was only $26 bucks. Figured it was worth the shot. Even though the part says made in Mexico, I still try and stay away from part store parts. I wonder if the quality control is just not up to snuff?
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This is the one I just installed today. Maybe a couple more bucks but it was simply and seems to be quality.
http://www.dieselsite.com/maxacassis...4-200373l.aspx
http://www.dieselsite.com/maxacassis...4-200373l.aspx
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Alan, 6thanks for that. I was looking to do this mod on my 03 and when I looked under the hood, i noticed a valve that looks like it might be used to achieve the same effect. I thought maybe the previous owner already did the mod but if it's standard equipment, all the better.
JP
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