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Dave G

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Heater Bypass Valve - done...
« on: 11 August 2009, 09:56:36 »
I want to thank the forum for the guidelines on replacing an HBV. Not only for the actual method, but more for giving me the confidence to tackle it! I spent the first half-hour just looking at it thinking, how the f...?

Something that I noticed that gave away the problem (apart from worsening loss of coolant of course) was that recently the car would take a few turns to start - when usually it was on the first flick. Obviously the leaking coolant was wetting the dis pack nearby.

To get at the HBV, I swung aside the scuttle, removed the brake servo vacuum pipe, removed a black metal bracket over the wiper gear that threatened to lacerate my arm, then completely removed the top hose of the same-side pair going into the valve. After that it was fiddly but straightforward. I used swan-neck pipe pliers to compress the pipe clips.

Maybe just my imagination but the engine does seem to run a lot smoother now. £35 and a couple of hours well spent.

Thanks again.
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Re: Heater Bypass Valve - done...
« Reply #1 on: 11 August 2009, 09:59:25 »
Well done  :y

its one of those jobs that gets easier with practise  :y
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Re: Heater Bypass Valve - done...
« Reply #2 on: 11 August 2009, 10:07:32 »
Well done mate :y
Now you can tackle other pronbs that come up :y
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Re: Heater Bypass Valve - done...
« Reply #3 on: 11 August 2009, 10:33:59 »
Great job Dave!! :y :y :y

Very satisfying afterwards isn't? ;) ;)
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Re: Heater Bypass Valve - done...
« Reply #4 on: 11 August 2009, 10:52:32 »
Good to hear that your problem's sorted out mate  :y
Well Done  :y :y :y
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Re: Heater Bypass Valve - done...
« Reply #5 on: 11 August 2009, 12:40:05 »
I think most of the satisfaction comes from not making nasal payments to a VX dealer!! And I didn't even shred my hands.

Years ago I had a Victor 101 FC - 1967. Used to call it 'the limo', and did just about everything on that myself because I had to. Looks like I'll get back in the habit.

BTW, would anyone be able to recommend a VX dealer near Nottingham for the things I can't handle. Evans Halshaw are not my favourite after the damage they caused last service. :-/
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Re: Heater Bypass Valve - done...
« Reply #6 on: 11 August 2009, 12:42:10 »
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BTW, would anyone be able to recommend a VX dealer near Nottingham for the things I can't handle. Evans Halshaw are not my favourite after the damage they caused last service. :-/


You live in a very favourable part of the country re knowledgable/clever Omega owners!  :y :y :y
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