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bobnorman Samba Newfoundlander
Joined: August 09, 2010 Posts: 1389 Location: Newfoundland
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 1:38 pm Post subject: Pre-Heat Valve seized |
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So the pre-heat valve on my 64 squareback engine is seized solid (closed), and when I finally found a spare one, it was also seized solid ¾ open.
From what I can tell it’s not a part that is easily found for sale in good working order. So then my question is... How necessary is it? I mean, other VW engines just have the open pipe (or closed if it's clogged as a lot are) and seem to do ok. So what is the purpose? Will it run ok without it? Should I just put on the ¾ open one (or drill the guts out of it) and run it that way?
In case I wasn’t clear about what I’m talking about it’s the bit on the right side front of the engine between the heat exchanger and the preheat pipe on the manifold. (pic from gallery).
_________________ Air does not freeze. Air does not boil.
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ibjack Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2002 Posts: 2105 Location: Imperial Beach CA
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Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Pre-Heat Valve seized |
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On the early cars, this piece was more like a spacer (no thermostat). I would used the original and do what you need to have it open 100% _________________ '68 Lotus White T34 automatic sunroof
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bobnorman Samba Newfoundlander
Joined: August 09, 2010 Posts: 1389 Location: Newfoundland
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 6:29 am Post subject: Re: Pre-Heat Valve seized |
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Awesome, that’s exactly what I needed to know! thanks. If I clear the guts out if it will it affect my application for 1500 Club membership though? _________________ Air does not freeze. Air does not boil.
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
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