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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: cuecol on 13 August 2011, 12:14:01

Title: Valve of some kind.
Post by: cuecol on 13 August 2011, 12:14:01

I have some kind of valve, connected to both heater pipes, which is dripping when engine is stopped. Any ideas ??  thx.

Title: Re: Valve of some kind.
Post by: joff on 13 August 2011, 12:16:13

which year car, which engine fitted and were is this valve in relation to the engine :-?

Title: Re: Valve of some kind.
Post by: RobG on 13 August 2011, 12:21:18

Heater bypass valve (HBV). Same guide to change on 4-pot or V6
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1193594464

Title: Re: Valve of some kind.
Post by: cuecol on 13 August 2011, 12:22:07

1998  2.0 cdx petrol.  Valve connected to the two pipes that seem to go to the heater and third pipe connected to a unit near top at back of engine. There  is also a vacuum pipe, which operates the valve.

Title: Re: Valve of some kind.
Post by: cuecol on 13 August 2011, 12:26:54

ROB G.  Thats the one mate, but mine is accesable from under the car. I have got it off. Guess it is a replacement job and not mendable ?

Title: Re: Valve of some kind.
Post by: joff on 13 August 2011, 12:31:49

Correct and use a vauxhall part :y

Title: Re: Valve of some kind.
Post by: cuecol on 13 August 2011, 12:35:13

Ok Guys.  Thx for your help.  Have a good weekend.