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  • Rear heater core valve o-ring source?

    Robert Keezer · Tue, 1 Dec 2009 16:45:00 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    Hi- is there a vendor who sells a rear heater core valve o-ring ? My heater core is fine, just that it leaks at...

  • Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?

    Jeff · Wed, 2 Dec 2009 06:15:35 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The o-ring is round & squared to fit. Only a Vanagon could have a square o-ring... Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...

  • Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?

    Zoltan · Tue, 1 Dec 2009 17:00:34 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    Basically any O ring that is about the size would do, I guess. The real one is flat. I have reinstalled one before with...

  • Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?

    Zoran Mladen · Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:58:23 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    I would disagree with that statement.� The last ones I bought from VW were not typical round o-rings.� They were certainly round in...

  • Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?

    Deke Rivers · Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:57:19 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Rear heater core valve o-ring source? Hi- is there a vendor who sells a rear heater core valve o-ring ? My heater core...

  • Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?

    Dennis Haynes · Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:58:36 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    Actually the correct ring starts out as an o-ring. Heat, compression, and antifreeze make it become flat. Viton works better than rubber. Dennis...

  • Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?

    Robert Keezer · Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:02:09 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    Zoran and Jeff are correct.The answer, a factory o-ring, was only 2 miles away at Autosport Imports parts , $3.94 & .37 tax...

  • Re: Rear heater core valve o-ring source?

    Dennis Haynes · Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:44:15 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Rear heater core valve o-ring source? Actually the correct ring starts out as an o-ring. Heat, compression, and antifreeze make it become...

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  • O-ring

    A circular ring with a circular cross-section, used as a seal

  • Temperature sensor O-ring

    Seal used to prevent leaks in temperature sensor applications

  • Copper o-ring

    A type of seal made from copper, used in coolant systems

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