more heater problems
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more heater problems
I still have the original heater unit in my truck, (don't know what it's called). I noticed that even with the heater fan and shutoff valve closed (the valve connected to the heater hose in the engine compartment. I still get quite a bit of heat coming into the interior from the heater core. Is there anyway to stop the heater from emitting heat when not in use?
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Ed -
I had the same problems with my stock heater. I replaced the water valve and that solved 90% of the problem. Then I disconnected the water hoses at the water pump for the summer.
Sometimes it's a drag living in the desert.
I had the same problems with my stock heater. I replaced the water valve and that solved 90% of the problem. Then I disconnected the water hoses at the water pump for the summer.
Sometimes it's a drag living in the desert.
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I bought a universal shut off valve at the local auto parts store. It just splices into one of the heater hoses under the hood. there's a small T handle on top to shut off the water manually, in the summer.
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I have the shut off valve that splices into the hose and its in the off position. Maybe its not sealing off the water? I may get a new one and see if that helps. I may put a "U" shaped tube in the ends of the hose lines and bypass the heater core, at least for the summer. Thanks for the advice guys.
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Originally Posted by edsf100
I also had the same problem and disconnected it. Ed, we live in California.
I guess when (if) it warms up I will be looking for one of those shut off valves.
