Binning it means simply put, connecting the two unions together in the middle of the v (or removing and plugging from where the pipes should have been)?
It allways have a purpose, but I also doubt its function on normal drive (also, its ridicolously tiny, wouldnt function as a preheater for wvo-diesel)). Will search to replace it though. Wouldnt be fine finding it overheat at a long road away from home. But first I want it freed from problem.
Great thanks for the replies all. Strangely enough looking forward for some more wrench-friendly weather (longer days, less snow/mud, more sun) so I can start...
Any takers if intermittent leak can be HG? Leak been present for +6 months (of course I realize it can be, but putting it on a counter of probability).