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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Jsp on 26 May 2016, 14:52:29

Title: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: Jsp on 26 May 2016, 14:52:29
Just a tip for everyone, If you don't have pliers with a long handle, forget about trying to change this thing in a 2.5 v6.
After a 30 min of trying to reach this thing i had two choises: Get it fixed by a mechanic or cutting a piece of the metal frame around so you can actually grasp this thing.
I chose the first option.  >:(
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: Nick W on 26 May 2016, 15:56:35
It's still fiddly, but if you remove the plastic scuttle panel, you ought to be able to do the whole job in 30minutes. Having the cable tool to undo the spring clips is a big help. Replacing them with Jubilee clips makes reassembly much easier.
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: Jsp on 28 May 2016, 09:03:54
I have this valve in my hand right now. Should i wrap that brittle looking seam with tape to further longer it's lifespan?
Is there any way to strenghten this defect? Seam like that is prone to leaking. Why can't it be metal...
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: frostbite on 28 May 2016, 15:58:02
It's the diaphragm that splits,  a mixture of heat,  constant vacuum and dirty coolant.

You could seal the small hole since the small amount air can compress.

I just bought a German replacement for 8 quid
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2016, 16:52:56
They're really not too difficult to change. I changed the last one I did in a field ..... it had failed while away on holiday down south somewhere. It didn't leak too bad if the a/c was off, so ordered one from the nearest dealer, collected it & changed it .... job jobbed  :y :y
The plastic scuttle under the screen has to be removed to give enough access
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2016, 19:22:15
They're really not too difficult to change. I changed the last one I did in a field ..... it had failed while away on holiday down south somewhere. It didn't leak too bad if the a/c was off, so ordered one from the nearest dealer, collected it & changed it .... job jobbed  :y :y
The plastic scuttle under the screen has to be removed to give enough access
Bah... plenum is only four bolts, and doesn't fill the wiring up with water when you put it back ::)
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2016, 21:10:48
They're really not too difficult to change. I changed the last one I did in a field ..... it had failed while away on holiday down south somewhere. It didn't leak too bad if the a/c was off, so ordered one from the nearest dealer, collected it & changed it .... job jobbed  :y :y
The plastic scuttle under the screen has to be removed to give enough access
Bah... plenum is only four bolts, and doesn't fill the wiring up with water when you put it back ::)

but in the 10 yrs I had my Omega, I never ever had drainage or water run off problems due to the scuttle

 ...... there's more than one way to f*** a pig  :y :y :y

PS ... how's your nose?  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2016, 22:07:38
Growing back nicely thanks... ;D
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2016, 22:48:16
Growing back nicely thanks... ;D

 :y :y :y
I can't believe how lucky you've been  ???
Title: Re: Heater bypass valve replacement.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2016, 18:35:31
Growing back nicely thanks... ;D

 :y :y :y
I can't believe how lucky you've been  ???
Thee and me both...