changing heater valve

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10-07-2013, 08:55 PM
schoppa

changing heater valve

Hi,

got the black olive heater valve from Tim today. Is there anything I have to pay attention to when changing it?

Thanks
Marcus
10-07-2013, 09:02 PM
Nich

Hi Marcus,

Good 'How To' here:

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...r-Heater-Valve

Nich.
10-07-2013, 09:03 PM
colintf

Good luck Marcus
Hope it goes well

You still coming to MGFIM ??

Cheers
Col
10-07-2013, 09:38 PM
schoppa

1 Attachment(s)

Hi,

my valve seems already fully build together (see attached picture).

Attachment 5320

Do I have to remove the radiator cap before removing the old valve (I don't understand this point in the howto).

Ciao!
10-07-2013, 10:08 PM
Nich

No, leave the radiator cap on, that way you will not drain the coolant.

This 'How To' may be better for you Marcus.

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...e-heater-valve

Nich.
10-07-2013, 10:12 PM
schoppa

2 Attachment(s)

Ah, I understand. Thanks.

My valve came without these spacers which are shown in the howto

Attachment 5321

Is there something missing?

Attachment 5322

Ciao!
10-07-2013, 10:17 PM
Herman

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoppa

Ah, I understand. Thanks.

My valve came without these spacers

Attachment 5321

Is there something missing?

Ciao!

I'll have to check the other valves I have as they are shipped as received.
Will get back to you as soon as I know.
10-07-2013, 10:18 PM
schoppa

Quote:

Originally Posted by colintf

Good luck Marcus
Hope it goes well

You still coming to MGFIM ??

Cheers
Col

@Colin: If I get the 260 cool, yes of course! :) If the valve doesn't solve the heating problem it's to hot in the car. ;) May be I take the cold BGT V8 then.

Ciao!
10-07-2013, 10:18 PM
Nich

Looking at Post #15 in this link Marcus, it looks like the spacers aren't always needed. I haven't done this upgrade myself so I can't comment accurately but I am sure someone will be along to advise with more accurate information soon.

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...e-heater-valve

Nich.
10-07-2013, 10:19 PM
colintf

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoppa

@Colin: If I get the 260 cool, yes of course! :) If the valve doesn't solve the heating problem it's to hot in the car. ;)

Ciao!

Fingers crossed then Marcus :thumb
11-07-2013, 04:53 PM
re-tread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nich

Looking at Post #15 in this link Marcus, it looks like the spacers aren't always needed. I haven't done this upgrade myself so I can't comment accurately but I am sure someone will be along to advise with more accurate information soon.

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...e-heater-valve

Nich.

Didn't use the spacer on mine. Plenty of space for the pipework and bolting the backplate straight to the bulkhead makes for a more secure fit. Have a look at this:-

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...r-upgraded-one
11-07-2013, 05:14 PM
Nich

Thanks Dave, I have added this to the How To section as well.

Nich.
12-07-2013, 10:22 PM
schoppa

Quote:

Originally Posted by re-tread

Didn't use the spacer on mine. Plenty of space for the pipework and bolting the backplate straight to the bulkhead makes for a more secure fit. Have a look at this:-

https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...r-upgraded-one

Wow, nice work, thanks for sharing. I will try to change the valve at the weekend.

Ciao
Marcus