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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: doz on 16 July 2008, 16:25:23

Title: Heater bypass valve
Post by: doz on 16 July 2008, 16:25:23

My. heater bypass valve has had the vaccum nipple (ooh err) snapped off. I've plugged the vaccum take off from the the servo pipe but what sort of issues am I going to incounter running the car like this?

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: Markie on 16 July 2008, 17:35:45

For the cost of the HBV and the fact its DIY able i would just change it  :y.

If it fails it will make a mess, and an uncomforrtable journey home if it dumps its coolant when your driving.

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: doz on 16 July 2008, 17:50:47

I do intend to replace it but I've got to use the car for work till the weekend. So just asking what the consequences are to using it as is

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: Markie on 16 July 2008, 17:53:04

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I do intend to replace it but I've got to use the car for work till the weekend. So just asking what the consequences are to using it as is

in that case be gentle, dont push it and check your coolant / temperature.

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: ians on 16 July 2008, 17:53:49

I suspect you will either get lots of heat or none at all. :)

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: VXL V6 on 16 July 2008, 18:57:17

I think (but I could very easily be wrong!) that without the vacuum connection you will not get any heat in the cabin - ie. no coolant flow through the matrix.

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: doz on 17 July 2008, 22:00:58

seem to have plenty of heat but the aircon is a bit well poo. The compressor is working right. Does this sound right?

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: TheBoy on 17 July 2008, 22:05:15

I seem to recall without vac, heat will flow through matrix

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: tmx on 17 July 2008, 22:28:58

yes the boy is rite does can confirm as just done myn