Well, I finally got around to the heater controls on the 280. Need to replace the right red one (lever broken off, naturally).

I finally found the valves, assuming they were stuck took a pair of plier to them and got them working, but now (actually, before I moved them) at least one leaks.

I've been told there is a kit to repair these, has anyone done this? Anything I need to do (other than lots of penetrating oil on those rusty screws!)? I don't see the kit in FastLane, but was told it is a pair of o-rings for each valve.

I'm going to be draining the coolant anyway (stupidly didn't replace the thermostat when I did the water pump), so thought I just dive in and fix the valve at the same time. It's going to get cold enough soon that I will want some heat.

Thanks in advance!

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!