Are all the heater control valves between 86 and 92 the same? I went to local autoparts stores but none carried so I may have to go check out a junk yard. All help is appreciated
Heater Control Valve
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xXSupramanXx;1429783 said:
I'm pretty sure that the are. I had to replace mine and it was just an extra part that came with my car. But you prolly want to get one at the junk yard because I checked with toyota and they are like a $140.
Come on chris you couldn't have asked one of us locally?? lol
Try this....
That bypasses the VSV so it should stay open, If you get heat after you change those lines your VSV is dead.
Theres one on Ebay for $89 right now too.
Try this....
That bypasses the VSV so it should stay open, If you get heat after you change those lines your VSV is dead.
Theres one on Ebay for $89 right now too.
I'd suggest buying a new one. All the old, used ones, are plastic and seem to be about ready to fail. I've put several used ones on my car and they have all failed within a few months.
My nice shiny new one is sitting with Mark from Vancouver Toyota now, I'll have it soon.
My nice shiny new one is sitting with Mark from Vancouver Toyota now, I'll have it soon.
Yeah, this isn't a part you really want to buy second hand unless you find one that's near mint. It sits in one of the hottest areas of the engine bay, and has piping hot coolant circulating through it on a near daily basis.
Besides, the original one lasted 20ish years, you'll probably never have to replace it again if you buy new.
Besides, the original one lasted 20ish years, you'll probably never have to replace it again if you buy new.
It'd help if you were more specific but assuming you're in need of the coolant valve itself:
http://www.autopartsnerd.com/item.wws?sku=74637&mfr=FOUR+SEASONS
Swap the actuating lever from the old valve. The new valve has mounting holes on both sides so it'll orient correctly to the stock bracket. Install and be happy...
http://www.autopartsnerd.com/item.wws?sku=74637&mfr=FOUR+SEASONS
Swap the actuating lever from the old valve. The new valve has mounting holes on both sides so it'll orient correctly to the stock bracket. Install and be happy...
x87SUPRA87x;1429849 said:Come on chris you couldn't have asked one of us locally?? lol
Try this....
That bypasses the VSV so it should stay open, If you get heat after you change those lines your VSV is dead.
Theres one on Ebay for $89 right now too.
Lol I know I know. Ur just a busy man. I just tried that tho and it didn't work
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mkIIIman089;1430217 said:
A vicious rumor perpetrated by my enemies
. Just passing through Colin. Hey shaeff. Keep on keeping 'em honest.
x87SUPRA87x;1429849 said:
Fwiw 20% of that will get you a quality industrial subminiature three-way that'll likely be the last heater VSV you'll ever install...
jetjock;1430199 said:
There is more involved.
But nothing a file and moving the vacuum line on the VSV won't fix.