Heater coolant control valve

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  1. PhilRyder

    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    Can anyone tell me if the lever on this is spring loaded or is it held in place by rigid lien from the cabin lever?
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    PhilRyder, Jun 16, 2022
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    Rocco_Balboa Paid Member Paid Member

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    Yeah definitely attached to a rigid stranded cable from the heater panel
     
    Rocco_Balboa, Jun 16, 2022
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    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    Thanks, I will assume not a sprung lever then.
     
    PhilRyder, Jun 17, 2022
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  4. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    no spring, just a clip to secure cable and job done
     
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    PhilRyder Paid Member Paid Member

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    Just to put some context to this.
    BMW heater valve rebuild kit over £100!! New one several hundred pounds. VW one £5. If mine is fubarred guess which way I’m going :lol:
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  6. dodgy

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    To the left if the picture is to go by. :p
     
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