Message text written by Mark Hooper
>Further investigation reveals that the valve diaphragm is gone... again. I
swear this one has seen no more than 30 openings since installation a few
years back during the rebuild. What a design! Back when it was last
replaced, one was obliged to purchase the entire valve even if it was only
the $0.50 rubber diaphragm that was ruptured. What a rip! Is this still the
case?
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Mark, there ore those who have fitted the typical $5 ball valve that is
commonly available from your local supplier of household hardware and
sundries. This valve not only costs a fraction of that of the original, it
will likely outlive the rest of the car. I, for one, will most certainly
consider this option the next time it issue arises. (of couse there is a 5
point deduction in concous)
Dave
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