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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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What is this part?

Hi,

today, I noticed I had some coolant leaking, and I noticed it was leaking from this piece.

It actually broke apart when I touched it, so lucky i didn't lose it while driving.

What is this called?

I want to look it up and see how much it costs.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Re: What is this part?

It's a heater control valve . Cost me less that 20 bucks at a zone. Iv have it break on both of my birds plus a buddies Camaro
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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Re: What is this part?

heater diverter valve , cost less than 20bux . any parts store , g.m. used on many different cars . good luck .
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Re: What is this part?

Great Thanks!
Ya darn thing was hissing, and when I touched the whole thing just broke and coolant went everywhere. big ol mess
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Re: What is this part?

Can also be eliminated if you don't feel like replacing it.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Re: What is this part?

The aftermarket ones you get at most stores are flimsier plastic than the GM ones, but cheaper. Just don't try and overtighten old hoses that are fitting looser now, you can easily crush the plastic ones. You know how I know that
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