NEED HELF QUICK!! Heater Valve elbow

[Jesterarts]

Hey,

Just started my car up after it sitting there for awhile... gave it a rev n steam was pouring from under the bonnet!

Had a look and the plastic elbow where the heater valve is has cracked and is leaking...

How much in terms of parts?

Easiest way to make this a non messy job?

And how do i refill the coolant??


ANy help would be fantastic!!!

Thanks guys

 

[accentstencil]

Heater taps are pretty cheap, $20-$30. Just undo all the hoses on the tap, you will lose some coolant but that's unavoidable. Refill radiator when finished and bleed the system.

 

[Jesterarts]

Ok sweet... i hoped it would only cost about that much...

Can i pick up a non genunine unit from supercheap or do i have to get it from holden??

How do i bleed the system? Never done a bleed on a cooling system before...

Thanks mate

 

[accentstencil]

Repco might have them but I bought mine from Holden.
To bleed the system, run the engine to normal operating temperature and then unscrew the bleeding screw on the thermostat housing slightly until only coolant comes out, no air. You may need to do it a few times. Be careful not to burn yourself.

 

[Jesterarts]

Thanks heaps mate!!!

Yeah i think my mechanic showed me how to bleed the system when i had a airbubble in the thermostat...

Jst sent the gf to get the part and coolant... 60 bux all um... meh....

THanks again!

 

[Fr3ak+--]

u should come and seen me dude.. woulda done it cheeeeeeap

 

[Jesterarts]

Just changed it..... took about an hours and alot of swearing!!

MOst pain in the arse spot to get to...

Also discovered my skin has a reaction to the coolant so i got a rash up and down both arms...lol

Works like a treat though!

Thanks for the help guys!