the original valve seals break down and they leak both internally allowing hot water past and externally through the spindle, hence the coolant smell.
get yourself green and my replacement valves are available from the shop. Ic cold air is an option with the new valve fitted and good aircon.
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He's gone green!!!!
Colin Ellis #456 It'll be alright in the end. If it's not alright, it's not the end
I'm in! It's indiana Jones finding a lost cave but without the snakes, tip top.Originally Posted by black olive
Do you think from my description that the heater valve is defo on the way out?
Obviously I will look for the tell tale signs tomorrow as phil advised.
Thats not the Phil I was thinking about. I was thinking of wilton carpet Phil.
SJR
Super Jumbo Racing
05 260 Saloon
87 5.0 Mustang G.T.
take the plenum cover off, you may see coolant weeping out.
a leaky valve looks like this
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Cheers for that, haven't had a chance today but looks like Sunday morning scrabble about coming on! Thanks again for the pic.
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