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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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replace heater hot water valve

I have a leak from the heater hot water valve on my 92 v8 tbi camaro, am wondering if I can just mark the hoses and replace? Do I need to bleed the air out somehow? From other posts there seems to be a lot of concern about that.
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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Re: replace heater hot water valve

Naa, heater valve is easy, just unclamp it and pop a new one on. As you take the hoses off push them up to prevent AF from running out. Very small loss.
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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Re: replace heater hot water valve

Thanks so much Jersey, nice cheap fix too do I need to use any silicone or lubricant?

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Old Nov 29, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Very little if any. This is easier than screwing in a light bulb, just jump in and do it !

A 5/16" nut driver or ratchet works better than a screw driver on the clamps.
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