c3 heater core shut off
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Safety Car
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From: Glastonbury CT
c3 heater core shut off
Have a regular plumbing outside water shut off but the antifreeze eats threw the rubber hose has any one tried a in line prestone antifreeze filler in line service valve? What else might be used?
Drifting
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From: Pittsburgh PA
four seasons makes shut off valves designed specifically for a car coolant system.
something like this;
something like this;
Le Mans Master
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From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
an inexpensive, imported, 1/4-turn, ball valve w/ a stainless steel ball ... under $10
like so
like so
Le Mans Master
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From: Cool Northern Michigan
#84707
I have that same unit. Found it at my local NAPA. Counter person asked if I wanted 3/4" or 5/8". I got the larger for the hose going to the heater core.
Some of those shut-offs look like they belong on a gas kitchen stove or a washing machine. Get something that looks "automotive".
I have that same unit. Found it at my local NAPA. Counter person asked if I wanted 3/4" or 5/8". I got the larger for the hose going to the heater core.
Some of those shut-offs look like they belong on a gas kitchen stove or a washing machine. Get something that looks "automotive".
Last edited by HeadsU.P.; Oct 7, 2019 at 05:09 PM.
Drifting
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Yes the one I posted up is available at advance auto. Yes it fits right into the heater hose. I cut mine about 6” before the heater core and spliced the valve in. Installed it with the handle down and it’s barely noticeable. I don’t ever use my heat anyway.
Le Mans Master
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Yup, that's a good unit. I open mine half way in the spring & fall for defrosting, close in the summer.
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just thinking out loud,
has anybody ever put in two 12v electric solenoid valves, 1 in each hose, and connected them to the heater controls or a hidden on/off switch?
i have 1 of those 4 way ford ranger heater tap/valves in mine, but have not run the push/pull cable into the cabin yet....
i hate the voices in my head sometimes.........
has anybody ever put in two 12v electric solenoid valves, 1 in each hose, and connected them to the heater controls or a hidden on/off switch?
i have 1 of those 4 way ford ranger heater tap/valves in mine, but have not run the push/pull cable into the cabin yet....
i hate the voices in my head sometimes.........
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,964
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From: Pittsburgh PA
just thinking out loud,
has anybody ever put in two 12v electric solenoid valves, 1 in each hose, and connected them to the heater controls or a hidden on/off switch?
i have 1 of those 4 way ford ranger heater tap/valves in mine, but have not run the push/pull cable into the cabin yet....
i hate the voices in my head sometimes.........
has anybody ever put in two 12v electric solenoid valves, 1 in each hose, and connected them to the heater controls or a hidden on/off switch?
i have 1 of those 4 way ford ranger heater tap/valves in mine, but have not run the push/pull cable into the cabin yet....
i hate the voices in my head sometimes.........
I just dont think there is any reason to over complicate it. generally, its either hot enough you dont need the heat, or cool enough you do. takes 10 seconds to pop the hood and open the valve when you need it