Heater Core shutoff.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Heater Core shutoff.
A while back i saw a post here where someone installe a ball valve in the upper heater hose on his C3 to shut off the flow of water to the heater during the summer time. The claim was that on the C3 the water constantly flows through the heater core regardless of the position of the heater switch.
Does it work the same way on the early C4s. I live in the desert and the less heat in the cockpit the better. The upper hose comes from the TB to the heater. (I think that is the flow direction) Can this be done? it sounds practical for summer driving. Anyone know?
Does it work the same way on the early C4s. I live in the desert and the less heat in the cockpit the better. The upper hose comes from the TB to the heater. (I think that is the flow direction) Can this be done? it sounds practical for summer driving. Anyone know?
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Southern Comfort)
Hey man, I miss Vegas. Back to the subject, Why not run a "T" and have it so you can shut off the flow to the core, as in a bypass arangement. I don't know how that would affect the climate control system though. I"m not sure if it needs it to mix with A/C or help thaw any part of the system. I've only heard of guys bypassing the core to stop leaks until they fix or replace the leaking core.
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Strick)
hmm... well i have had the heater core problem and can vouch for the fact that bypassing the heater core will cool down the in car temperatures a little bit, but i couldnt tell you how it affects the a/c since my a/c is broken. :leaving:
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Wheelman)
This might be one of those great ideas to cool down the interior. A couple of valves and 2 "Ts" along with some heater hose, and you have the summertime or wintertime positions. Hummmmmmmmmmmmmm. ;)
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Strick)
Does anyone know if the flow from the core is to the TB or Vice versa?
Also I think heat is necessary for the defroster but out here other than winter we never need that anyway. And we dont have enough humidity to freeze the AC evap.
[Modified by Southern Comfort, 12:56 PM 6/18/2003]
Also I think heat is necessary for the defroster but out here other than winter we never need that anyway. And we dont have enough humidity to freeze the AC evap.
[Modified by Southern Comfort, 12:56 PM 6/18/2003]
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Southern Comfort)
Does anyone know if the flow from the core is to the TB or Vice versa?
Also I think heat is necessary for the defroster but out here other than winter we never need that anyway. And we dont have enough humidity to freeze the AC evap.
[Modified by Southern Comfort, 12:56 PM 6/18/2003]
Also I think heat is necessary for the defroster but out here other than winter we never need that anyway. And we dont have enough humidity to freeze the AC evap.
[Modified by Southern Comfort, 12:56 PM 6/18/2003]
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Southern Comfort)
I found it. will have to explore it further thanks
After my intensive investigation the diverter DOES shut off the water to the core unless the temp slider is pushed towards heat. The it opens up accordingly. Thanks to all who answered. :seeya
[Modified by Southern Comfort, 1:37 PM 6/18/2003]
After my intensive investigation the diverter DOES shut off the water to the core unless the temp slider is pushed towards heat. The it opens up accordingly. Thanks to all who answered. :seeya
[Modified by Southern Comfort, 1:37 PM 6/18/2003]
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (neverendingproject)
Your signature name describes my Vette exactly. :smash:
I didn't spot any diverter valve in my set up. Maybe the reverse flow and climate control system doesn't use a diverter for some reason. :skep:
I didn't spot any diverter valve in my set up. Maybe the reverse flow and climate control system doesn't use a diverter for some reason. :skep:
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From: memphis tn
Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Strick)
i believe electronic a/c wont have it . it should have a door to automatically adjust the temp. it will have heat in the core at all times. it blends the cold air from the evaporator with the hot air from the heater core to get the temp it wants.
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Strick)
its a little cannister just the engine side of the firewall attached to the LOWER heater hose. its a little vacuumn diaphram motor..... :hurray:
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Re: Heater Core shutoff. (Strick)
