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Location: Espoo, Finland | ..and autumn is coming.
So, can anyone of you fellow enthusiasts help a little bit?
It's this common problem: heater valve is leaking and NAPA sells this cheap repair kit, but I can't order it.
In fact, there are two cars needing it.
If someone local could order those and then send them to Finland, it would be very, very nice.
All costs to me, of course.
PM me about payment and so on.
BR,
Jari & -58 2D HT "Christine" |
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Location: Chestertown, NY ( near Lake George) | How about Rock Auto. |
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Location: Netherlands | You can bypass the heater valve for the time being and plug the hoses directly into heater.
If it gets too hot just open the windows
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Location: Dellslow, West ("By God") Virginia ! | JT. Sent you an email. I can do it for you. |
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Location: The Netherlands | I'm currently in the USA and got myself some of these. Also ordered one for Robert (RDP) and sending him one |
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Location: Espoo, Finland | It seems that I'm getting the part I need. A big hand to you all for your help and time! |
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Location: northern germany | i just ran into the same problem... my usual napa source for some reason does not longer ship overseas... anyone out there with paypal who can order/forward the repair kit for/to me??? its a 1960 plymouth heater valve but i was told the grommets are all the the same (57-late 60s) |
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| Jari, We mailed three of these to you in Finland two days ago. At the NAPA store, these are $10.88 each. I'd be glad to do the same for you Sid in Germany. Richard plymouthranch@gmail.com +1 408 409 6246 |
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Location: northern germany | thank you very much richard! really appreciate that. i got a pm from a member in europe who has a couple of extra heater valve kits... but thanks anyway! |
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Location: Belgium, 40 miles south of Brussels | I'm in California this weekend (for the BigM party).
What's the reference of this kit at NAPA's ?
I'm interested too.
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Location: northern germany | i believe balkamp #660-1000 but not sure |
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Location: The Netherlands | 1960fury - 2011-09-19 8:43 AM
i believe balkamp #660-1000 but not sure
That's it! |
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Location: Williams California | Chrome58 - 2011-09-19 12:21 AM
I'm in California this weekend (for the BigM party).
What's the reference of this kit at NAPA's ?
I'm interested too.
How many of these kits will you be needing? I can stop at the store and have them here for you when you arrive Saturday.
Please let me know, John |
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand. | Does anybody have any information on what is included in these kits, maybe even a photo, and what is involved in installing the kit? These sound so cheap and people seem to report these parts leaking so often, maybe I should have a kit on the shelf myself.
Glenn. |
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Location: The Netherlands | FURY - 2011-09-19 6:08 PM
Does anybody have any information on what is included in these kits, maybe even a photo, and what is involved in installing the kit? These sound so cheap and people seem to report these parts leaking so often, maybe I should have a kit on the shelf myself.
Glenn.
It's just a round rubber gasket. It's nothing more than that |
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Location: Belgium, 40 miles south of Brussels | big m - 2011-09-19 10:48 PM
How many of these kits will you be needing? I can stop at the store and have them here for you when you arrive Saturday.
Please let me know, John
Hi John,
In fact I need an whole heater valve, cause mine had its capillary tube bent out of shape.
And I don't know if it is repairable ... Maybe it is, though.
So I will be looking for a heater valve (for a 705 heater core) next saturday at your place.
However, if a cheap repair kit is available at NAPA's, it's always smart to have one.
So I do need just one kit.
Thanks.
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Location: The Netherlands | Vincent, while you are there and have space in your suitcase you can bring home some normal maintenance things like spark plugs.
It's all cheap over there for us. I bought 16 spark plugs for the price I can get 4 of them over here. |
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Location: Southern Sweden - Sturkö island | There is an option if one is not too purist - the Volvo PV heater valve will fit with minor adaptations http://www.websitefolder.net/VPAUTOPARTS/art-1.asp?id=1277&iPageID=...
That is a brand new valve.... |
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Location: Belgium, 40 miles south of Brussels | Matthew Keij - 2011-09-20 10:41 AM
Vincent, while you are there and have space in your suitcase you can bring home some normal maintenance things like spark plugs.
It's all cheap over there for us. I bought 16 spark plugs for the price I can get 4 of them over here.
Good idea ...
I have to check for the correct spark plug reference for my engine, though.
Anything else while I'm there ?
Or do I go crazy at NAPA's, buying everything they've got ?
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Location: The Netherlands | 1958 318 right? I'll look it up. Need more? I've got time enough.
They have to order most of it I guess. I had a huge order at napa a few weeks ago. |
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Location: Belgium, 40 miles south of Brussels |
Nice !!!
What are the minor modifications you're talking about ?
Matthew Keij - 2011-09-20 11:23 AM
1958 318 right? I'll look it up. Need more? I've got time enough.
They have to order most of it I guess. I had a huge order at napa a few weeks ago.
Thanks
How does it work ?
Do I have to make my order online and then choose a store to pick it up ?
Or can I just walk into any NAPA store and buy from them ?
Edited by Chrome58 2011-09-20 9:06 AM
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Location: The Netherlands | Get the part numbers, send them to John F and he can order them so they will be there in time.
Just walk in and pick up your parts! |
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