part 780-411 is the mark 1a valve at moss. ill email you a pic, its seems to
be an almost exact replica. the mark 1 and 1a valves are totally different.
get the right one, both are available.
--- mmichels@socal.rr.com wrote:
> Dear List inhabitants:
>
> The various parts sources indicate that the heater valve for Mk 1 and
> Mk 1A are different, that the Mk1A valve is no longer available and
> that a potential substituted is a valve from a 78-80 Honda Civic.
> Checking the local Honda dealer confirms that Honda no longer supplies
> this part. He gave me a dismantler referral, but certainly a junkyard
> valve is pretty old and questionable even if it turns up.
>
> My questions:
>
> What is it about a Mk 1 valve that won't work on a Mk 1A? The heater
> layouts seem identical.
>
> Does anybody have any other valve substitutes in case I can't locate a
> serviceable Honda item?
>
Peter Laurinaitis
peter.laurinaitis.wg02@wharton.upenn.edu
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