[Healeys] Replacing Heater Valve on BJ8

[Bob Spidell]

The heater has to be dropped far enough to get at the valve and hose on 
top; pulling the gearbox cover gives an extra couple inches.

On 1/13/2021 10:07 PM, John Spaur wrote:
> The work around would be to shut off the coolant supply and return lines
> from the block to the radiator hose. Probably not what you wanted to know. I
> don't know why you would need to pull the gearbox cover but I have a BT7 and
> the heater supply and return lines go through the fire wall bulkhead more or
> less behind the heater box.
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
> Spidell
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:55 PM
> To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Replacing Heater Valve on BJ8
>
> Listers,
>
> My heater valve sprung a leak (ironically, when it's in the 'off'
> position). I've replaced it before, and remember it being a real PITA
> (underdash work is my least favorite). Anyone have some tips or workarounds?
> I have a radio, so it's gotta come out--not a big deal--but do I have to
> pull the gearbox cover (a bit bigger deal)?
>
> TIA,
> Bob
>