Re: SER1 Installing Heater Control Valve

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A heater in a S1. the only heat I get is when my baby has sat in the sun all
day. And that doesn't happen very often around here.(sun that is). You might
need a heater this weekend if you are going to the meet. Peter.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeremy Brooks" <seriesonegarage@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 11:53 AM
Subject: SER1 Installing Heater Control Valve


> Here's another appeal from the SOG:
>
> "Anyone out there know the best way to ensure that the thread on the
heater
> control valve won't leak? (This is the bit that looks like a brass bath
tap)
> Mine was leaking water which was getting into the spark plug sockets &
> causing the engine to misfire. I've got a new one, which I've tested OK,
but
> I am not sure what to do about sealing it in .....
>
> I have plumbers tape (PTFE) or I've got Gasket Sealant (forget the name,
but
> it's the Hamerite branded stuff) - which is best to use, bearing in mind
> that I don't want the thing permenantly welded in there!
>
> Ideas welcome.....many thanks!
>
>
>
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