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10-20-2006, 11:10 AM
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Heater Valve Replacement - 240D
I found a thread on this last week, but can't seem to find it again, so sorry for the re-question:
My heater valve is leaking slowly so I bought a new one ('78 240D), and was wondering if there are any tips on replacing this? Is this just a simple remove/replace? Should I replace hose while I'm at it? Do I need to drain coolant, etc? I'm still new at the mechanic-game... Thanks for any info. 
Last edited by cmp; 10-20-2006 at 11:11 AM. Reason: Post pic. 
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10-20-2006, 11:48 AM
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As I remember it was a straight forward job except for removing the cables, don't get in a hurry there. As to replacing the hoses, thats a personal choice, MB hoses last a long time, so if they look good reuse them, if you have extra $ replace them.
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 1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
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10-21-2006, 01:35 PM
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Thanks Stevo,
I answered my own questions this morning when I replaced it. It was very easy. I just had to WD-40 the old screws, and while they soaked, I had time to change the fuel filter. The heater cables were easy to remove, but harder to get back on. Needle-nose pliers worked great. Anyway, question answered, and thanks.
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10-21-2006, 02:05 PM
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There was a thread some time ago about rebuilding them so I kept the old leaky one for a rainy day project.
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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
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