MoparDan
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This just broke, what is the name of this part?
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Aspen500
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It's called "Valve, A/C water comp." in the parts catalog. (Not sure what comp. is short for.)
It's the coolant shut off vacuum valve, that closes to stop coolant flow through the heater core when the HVAC system is OFF or on MAX A/C.
You can get them NOS, but they're generally $100+. Aftermarket will work fine, normally under $15. Downside is aftermarket doesn't have the "S" shaped bracket.
It's the coolant shut off vacuum valve, that closes to stop coolant flow through the heater core when the HVAC system is OFF or on MAX A/C.
You can get them NOS, but they're generally $100+. Aftermarket will work fine, normally under $15. Downside is aftermarket doesn't have the "S" shaped bracket.
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MoparDan
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Ok thanks, one last question: is there a difference between a/c and none a/c cars?
Reply, yes there is. The firewall changes. On AC cars there is bulge on the upper passenger side of the firewall.
MoparDan
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Installed, man you weren't kidding, totally different, I even had to go back and get an adapter for the vacuum hose because even that was different 
Aspen500
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Those are basically "universal". Other than hose nipple dia, the same part fits Mopar, GM, and probably others.
Gunnar Schroder
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I had too but managed to get hold of a reasonable priced one on Ebay. They are not my cup of tea. Good to see you saved the clip as it could easily be adapted.
I have an AMC SC/360 with a cold air hood and the little vacuum actuator quit working. I searched everywhere. I eventually discovered that the vacuum thingy was a Ford part. They were used on Mustangs, Torinos all kinds of things so once I discovered that I had no trouble getting it and it was EXACT. Thats why they were called All Makes Combined. Car makers did this more than people think
Gunnar Schroder
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By the way: Does Hemming still make that thick paperback with interchangable parts? I bought one in the mid 1980's but long gone. I found out that the Power Steering pump was also used by GM and Ford. Bearings front for the G22 are the same as Volvo 144 and 145 so the price buying those are coffe money over here. Buying Chrysler "Original" is treble that price.
I just did the alternator in my V70. That was fun. Half the engine had to come out. But the good news is one from a Porsche fit. It all interchanges. VW, Audi, BMW. It's all Bosche. Most of them even have the same pulley. I didnt even have to go buy an alternator. I had one. It looked familiar to me because it was sitting there gathering lizard poop and dust. Exactly the same.
Gunnar, what you are talking about comes as a subscription now. IT is also included in estimate writing software too. Parts stores have it, but over here not a lot of the people that work the counter know how to use everything in their systems or even want to try. They are not into the deeper realms of it. They just surf the "make model year" stuff and do the same routine over and over. It's more like fast food in America. They no longer consider it a career or anything. Used to be parts guy were respectable.
Gunnar Schroder
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You are dead right Ele. Same over here as the old man/woman who have worked in the spares department for 40 years are long gone. An example from a good friend of mine in Norway: He had a 1947 Ford Coupe bought in late 1960. Restored it and swapped the front brake drums to Volvo Amazon disk brakes early 1970's. He was an Electrician, teaching at a "workshop" school. Borrowed probably the workshop to make the disk brakes fit. Many years later he needed brake pads and went into a spares shop asking for brake pads from a 1967 Amazon. A young man sat behind the counter asking for the numberplate. My friend said that you cannot use that but let med have from an Amazon so and so.
The chap behind said he needed the registration number ....... My friend finally said so and so and that guy nearly popped his eyes out..
Well, we old dogs knows better!
The chap behind said he needed the registration number ....... My friend finally said so and so and that guy nearly popped his eyes out..
Well, we old dogs knows better!
It's sad. I just need an old guy chain smoking Camels with a pony tail. The gray haired guy IS THE DATABASE ! He can find what you need. He knows what galley plugs are or where the gasket paper is. It's not a good future. They really just prefer to sell wiper blades and bulbs. That's where the real money is. Go buy some a few bulbs and a pair of blades. That's $120. And you'll be back for more soon.
What it is? They pay those kids crap so anyone with half a brain won't apply. Same with trucking. Or IT. Or nursing. or law enforcement. They are greedy and won't pay crap so only the morons will take those jobs and our industries are collapsing. The people who really have their s***t together work for cash on the Miztyatowl or have some kind of contracting gigs for mega bucks. Wuhan made it worse. Now everyone "works from home".
Gunnar Schroder
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A well know fate Ele. A friend of mine (long gone) had a motorcycle shop in Trondhjem, Norway. Been in the business for nearly 50 years. Even did speedway racing and Trials etc. He had the database too in his head. When he died the shop was sold to one of the employees, an old tooth and carried on till he passed away too. Then all spares were spread around. He imported Norton to Norway and I still have mine that I have had since early 1970. Still running strong and done 350 000 - 400 000 km on her.
MoparDan
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That clip is for the wires on that side, it wasn't really attached anymore so I just moved it to hold the new heater valve in place, I couldn't find any zip ties, but is staying place fine just balancing on it (go figure)
MoparDan
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You should've seen the Matador in a nearby junkyard, it had parts from all different makes, I helped them take it apart right before they crushed it, it had the same seatbelt buckles our Ms have, the radio also had Chrysler Corp stamped on the top, the keys and ignition were GM (with AMC logos) I remember seeing stuff with Ford logos too, whatever fits I guess
