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Good afternoon,
. I am in need of replacing this part as in the picture. It is the A/C ball vent shut off for the driver side. The hinge is rusted and bent so it doesnt work anymore. I have tried searching for it, but I must have the name wrong because I can't find it anywhere. Hoping someone on here can help me with the correct name and/or source where I can get a replacement.
Keith,
I have saved worse ones than that. Spray it with a can of PB Blaster (available at any parts store) NOT WD-40. Let it soak for a few hours, or even overnight. Spray it again and work it back and forth. It will free up. Then just straighten the threaded rod where the black **** screws on and I think you're back in the game.
Greg
Keith,
I have saved worse ones than that. Spray it with a can of PB Blaster (available at any parts store) NOT WD-40. Let it soak for a few hours, or even overnight. Spray it again and work it back and forth. It will free up. Then just straighten the threaded rod where the black **** screws on and I think you're back in the game.
Greg
I probably have good used here, but I'm with Greg..
Most can be repaired so I'd straighten out the **** rod, then I'd soak everything with some kind of penetrating oil and slowly work it until it frees up. Once done, lubricate the rub plate and tension lever and re-install. If the ears are broken off you can usually repair them with Plastic Weld or Plastic fusion. If you want a used one in working order, email me at Service@Willcoxcorvette.com and I'll take a look tomorrow.
Keith,
I have saved worse ones than that. Spray it with a can of PB Blaster (available at any parts store) NOT WD-40. Let it soak for a few hours, or even overnight. Spray it again and work it back and forth. It will free up. Then just straighten the threaded rod where the black **** screws on and I think you're back in the game.
Greg
HI Greg-
. I am trying your method for repair, and it's a slow process but gaining traction so I think I will be able to salvage it as you recommended . thanks for the suggestion and assist.
Part identification help
