Heater Core Bypass - Which hose to install valve on?
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Ok, reckon I have to chime in with a quick update, I finally installed a manual bypass valve, around ten bucks at O'Reilly's, from Murray. I think they were for like a '64 Ford F100 or something, lol.
But WOW!!!!! Thank you folks so much!!! I had no idea my AC could get that cold!!!! I live in AZ and heck I don't even really need MAX anymore, lol, she is in Nomal, third fan setting... and blows around 40, all day long in city traffic!!! I am impressed!!! Gets even colder in MAX and/or on highway, unreal!!!! And, seems to get colder much quicker as well. Used to be, when sitting in the sun, and getting in, took forever to get cold, would be sweating for at least 15 or so minutes... not anymore!!! Fantastic little fix folks, thanks again! ya'll rock!
P.S. Mine is a 2004 F150 FX4, black, inside and out.
But WOW!!!!! Thank you folks so much!!! I had no idea my AC could get that cold!!!! I live in AZ and heck I don't even really need MAX anymore, lol, she is in Nomal, third fan setting... and blows around 40, all day long in city traffic!!! I am impressed!!! Gets even colder in MAX and/or on highway, unreal!!!! And, seems to get colder much quicker as well. Used to be, when sitting in the sun, and getting in, took forever to get cold, would be sweating for at least 15 or so minutes... not anymore!!! Fantastic little fix folks, thanks again! ya'll rock!
P.S. Mine is a 2004 F150 FX4, black, inside and out.
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Hi again... ok, I have used the valve from Murray, similar to this one....
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...ontent=5652960
And the fix is right on the money.... but, I can't seem to get the top of the handle on this valve to not leak? Anyone else used this valve, and if you did, does it seep? I went and got a second one, last night, and after an hour drive, it is seeping as the first one did, from the top (not hose etc), from the thing you turn... it seeps. Maybe I should look at getting the PEX valve from Lowes???
Anyone else had this prob? I find it tough to think that I got two bad valves in a row, lol... I mean, its possible I guess.
Again though, this is the way to go for me.... AC is nice!!!!
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...ontent=5652960
And the fix is right on the money.... but, I can't seem to get the top of the handle on this valve to not leak? Anyone else used this valve, and if you did, does it seep? I went and got a second one, last night, and after an hour drive, it is seeping as the first one did, from the top (not hose etc), from the thing you turn... it seeps. Maybe I should look at getting the PEX valve from Lowes???
Anyone else had this prob? I find it tough to think that I got two bad valves in a row, lol... I mean, its possible I guess.
Again though, this is the way to go for me.... AC is nice!!!!
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Betya that peice of junk was made in China! Use the brass/stainless ball valve like plumbing uses. Problem solved in a hurry!
Hi again... ok, I have used the valve from Murray, similar to this one....
[url]http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_5652960-P_x_x?cm_mmc=ACQ-_-Google-_-enhancedRM-_-5652960&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=5652960&ci_gpa=pla& ci_kw=&gclid=CP2kkfrA9rcCFeU5Qgod2TQAXQ#utm_source =acq&utm_medium=google&utm_cam but, I can't seem to get the top of the handle on this valve to not leak? Anyone else used this valve, and if you did, does it seep? I went and got a second one, last night, and after an hour drive, it is seeping as the first one did, from the top (not hose etc), from the thing you turn... it seeps. Maybe I should look at getting the PEX valve from Lowes???
Anyone else had this prob? I find it tough to think that I got two bad valves in a row, lol... I mean, its possible I guess.
[url]http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_5652960-P_x_x?cm_mmc=ACQ-_-Google-_-enhancedRM-_-5652960&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=5652960&ci_gpa=pla& ci_kw=&gclid=CP2kkfrA9rcCFeU5Qgod2TQAXQ#utm_source =acq&utm_medium=google&utm_cam but, I can't seem to get the top of the handle on this valve to not leak? Anyone else used this valve, and if you did, does it seep? I went and got a second one, last night, and after an hour drive, it is seeping as the first one did, from the top (not hose etc), from the thing you turn... it seeps. Maybe I should look at getting the PEX valve from Lowes???
Anyone else had this prob? I find it tough to think that I got two bad valves in a row, lol... I mean, its possible I guess.
Betya that peice of junk was made in China! Use the brass/stainless ball valve like plumbing uses. Problem solved in a hurry!
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Ok, so took her to Lowes, picked up the 3/4 PEX valve... but, now, it seems the one made in China, is no longer leaking! Too funny. Drove her for over an hour, up and down the highway... get home, pop the hood, no leak, dry.
Ok, reckon I'll keep the Lowes one, in the glove box for now and just monitor the other one, if she stays dry, then, so be it, I guess. Lol.
Its like it sealed itself".
Strange little valve. Strange behavior. But will keep Lowes handy.
Thanks again, and if anyone is on the fence about this, I can just say, wow, my truck is cold, again, thanks to ya'll for some great advice! Thought I was doomed to stick with mediocre AC...
Ron
Ok, reckon I'll keep the Lowes one, in the glove box for now and just monitor the other one, if she stays dry, then, so be it, I guess. Lol.
Its like it sealed itself".
Strange little valve. Strange behavior. But will keep Lowes handy.
Thanks again, and if anyone is on the fence about this, I can just say, wow, my truck is cold, again, thanks to ya'll for some great advice! Thought I was doomed to stick with mediocre AC...
Ron
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It's a valid question. glc answered it spot on.