Tom,
I thought that valve was by the firewall in the engine compartment. Well, at
least it is on my '66. I figured the hose ran from that through the firewall
and connected to the heater radiator.
Is there another valve under the dash, or is it just different on later
model roadsters?
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Pete - (O o) -
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Lake Forest Park, WA
1966 Datsun 1600 (SPL311-00799)
...brake parts cost WHAT???!!!
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tom @ Datsun2000
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 11:01 AM
To: Camron Ware; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: cabin coolant hose
Camron,
I had a similar problem that I traced to a leaking heater valve. The
problem really showed up at high engine revs with the heater turned off.
Eventually the valve would shoot a stream of water right onto the passengers
feet if the heater was turned off. For some reason passengers will comment
about that.....
The valve is not hard to disassemble, but I have to find the time in a very
high hour work schedule (300 hours/month or so) to locate a source of metric
O-Rings to rebuild the valve. When I could not find the correct O-Ring I
tried making a gasket for the end cap, but it did not hold water, so for now
I have bypassed the heater until I can find the proper size O-Ring.
With a little care, a lot of penetrating oil to release tight threads, and
the right O-Rings, you should be able to rebuild the valve without too much
problem.
Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Camron Ware
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:32 AM
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: cabin coolant hose
Seems like the coolant hose in the passenger footwell has a leak...the valve
is closed from what I can tell, and I have a new hose on there, but after a
while of driving it leaks a small but steady stream. I luckily had a rag to
catch the leak...
Any ideas?
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