An interesting failure

[Matthew Currie]

I was working on my stepson's 93 today, and noticed a little seepage at the heater control valve. Didn't think much of it, and did some other work, including a new lower radiator hose, and topped up the coolant. Started it up, and the heater control valve blew apart. When I looked, it appeared that the plastic had turned soft and crumbly. You could tear it apart with your fingers. Just wondering if anyone else had had this happen.

 

[8700XJS]

I am with ya.

8700xjs

 

[XJ91]

Yep,
Replaced the one in my '91 with a Junkyard valve from a caravan. The only one that was not broken/cracked. The only diff was the bottom hose direction was off by a bit, but it's still working.

 

[8700XJS]

I am with ya.

8700xjs

I fixed mine with one from AZ for about $36. It was metal instead of plastic.