Thanks, Steve. Your advice sounds good. As I've only owned this car for about a month and it is very different from the 240's I'm used to, I'd appreciate a heads up on where the "water control valve" is located. On the firewall by the aux. pump?, by the thermostat? Many thanks for your patience with us shade tree mechanic types.

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