by-passing the heater core
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Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
by-passing the heater core
the valve that opens and allows hot water to flow to the heater core is leaking. the entire hardline part is $80 at eckler's. is it possible/safe/recommeded to just connect the hoses with a coupler prior to them mating up with the hardlines that leads to the valve and into the heater core?
I don't need the heat in Florida and this would just be a temporary fix until i bought the part and had the time to replace the hardlines/valve.
I'll post picts if needed....
TIA
I don't need the heat in Florida and this would just be a temporary fix until i bought the part and had the time to replace the hardlines/valve.
I'll post picts if needed....
TIA
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No prob. A similar operation can be used to bypass a leaking heater core, to drive the car until a convenient repair time comes up. By the way, my car has had the heater control valve eliminated and removed from the car for 18 years, now. After a trial period, you may find that you don't even need it.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
You and I can do.....
We live in Florida and its hot a hell down here. I have never in(18 months) used the heater. For Florida cars, a leaking heater core is not a problem to by-pass. Do it.
Le Mans Master
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I guess I am just too much of a die hard, but I run my vert top down all winter long in Florida - but I do cheat - I have the heater running on the cold days. I think I have to move further south! 
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Please post pics on how its done, I have the dreaded leaking heater core in my car and I was also thinking of bypassing it. I can't find how in the shop manual.
Thanks in advance!
BTW: Olando85 look at my Sig.
Thanks in advance!
BTW: Olando85 look at my Sig.
Last edited by Rudy525; Feb 4, 2005 at 09:11 AM.
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Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
rudy...great sig...when i was shopping i had a choice of 2 vettes a white 91 and the silver 85....the 85 looked just like dads, so much so that my mom broke down when she saw it.
anyway....here is a photo of the hoses that just need to be connected
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1
they are 2 different sizes, so some kind of adapter will be needed. these are just inside the pasengers side wheel well.
anyway....here is a photo of the hoses that just need to be connected
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1
they are 2 different sizes, so some kind of adapter will be needed. these are just inside the pasengers side wheel well.
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Racer
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Thanks Orlando85, I'll get on it this weekend.
I know how you feel, I bought my car of the internet and the pic in the listing had his Bday on it. That was a little strange.
We misss him alot and every time I ride the Vette, helps me to remember the good times we had. He was a father figure to me.
Thanks for letting me share, I wish you well.
BTW: great color on that car!
Take care,
Robert
I know how you feel, I bought my car of the internet and the pic in the listing had his Bday on it. That was a little strange.
We misss him alot and every time I ride the Vette, helps me to remember the good times we had. He was a father figure to me.
Thanks for letting me share, I wish you well.
BTW: great color on that car!
Take care,
Robert
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by Orlando85UCFvette
"plastic 5/8" to 3/4" hose adaptor"
THERES the info i was looking for. parts store, here i come!!
THERES the info i was looking for. parts store, here i come!!
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Drifting
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From: Oceansaide CA
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
That adapter is to bypass the heater. The heater control valve should have the same size hose at both ends. All that takes is a straight piece of pipe.
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Is it inside the dash or what? My climate control stopped working and until I can get to it I want to shut the heater off cause it's stuck on 
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Drifting
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From: Orlando FL
the valve is near the wiper fuild resevior.
heres a photo of my leaking one
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1
just look for the 2 hoses that go into the firewall.
heres a photo of my leaking one
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/phot...cat/500/page/1
just look for the 2 hoses that go into the firewall.
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Originally Posted by ClarenceT
Speaking of which, where is that valve? I've never seen it Is it inside the dash or what? My climate control stopped working and until I can get to it I want to shut the heater off cause it's stuck on
Is it inside the dash or what? My climate control stopped working and until I can get to it I want to shut the heater off cause it's stuck on RACE ON!!!
Drifting
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From: Oceansaide CA
Originally Posted by CFI-EFI
A heater, water control, valve was only used in 1984-1987 cars. You didn't mention your year, so.... You can go under the dash and manually close the air diverter valve.
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I thought I bungled something up when i put the new motor in, but I guess it is the climate crap after all.. Eh, oh well time to go crack that sucker open.