> Hello Out There:
> Suggestions from you on the subject of heaters would be appreciated.
>
> I've got a Series V Alpine with the late type of heater valve. It
> started leaking and I replaced it with an old one I had. This valve
> doesn't leak at all BUT allows hot water through it and heat into the car,
> even with it shut "closed". The old valve that started leaking did NOT
> allow any water through and cool air came through the floor when it was
> shut off.
>
> I seem to recall years ago that I had this problem with other Alpines
> (and a Tiger), of hot air coming through the system even when "Off".
>
> I have looked at the "flip" piece above the trans tunnel that moves when
> you move the screen control lever. I re-glued one piece of felt that was
> loose on it but it seems that it needs another piece at the top of it to
> shut it in the opposite position. I hope I am making sense here.
>
> 1. Is there a way to get the heater valve to completely turn off, or do
> I have a defective valve and just need a new one?
> 2. Is a second piece of felt supposed to be installed, and if so, on the
> same side as the lower piece or the opposite?
>
> Finally, in messing about with the screen control lever on the dash, it
> jammed, and in my stupidity I broke the tip off of it (with the small
> black rubber "tab" at the end). I've got a replacement lever assembly I
> can use if I have to but, is there any way to reattach the piece I
> broke? I know it's relatively soft metal but I'm hoping I don't have to
> replace the whole assembly.
>
> Finally, a word of caution: I discovered that the hose that comes out
> the bottom of the heater box to the trans tunnel (heater box drain} was
> loose at the bottom (FUMES from that trans tunnel). Be careful in
> twisting this hose, if you do, as you may rip the "duckbill" rubber
> drain that attaches to it at the top as I did. No big deal, as they're
> available, but just one more aggravation!
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
>
> Steve Sage
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