_____ Hello All,
Finally managed to get the heating system back together in my 1981 vintage 245 wagon. I had to replace the fan motor, heater core, and control valve. After FCP supplied the correct valve kit (i received the wrong one first), i installed it, replaced the heater, and refilled the system with glycol. BIG SURPRISE !! The valve leaked badly, and i could not even restart the engine. To solve the problem i put in a VW Golf/Rabbit heater valve with a modified actuating arm (much shorter). The heating system is back together, no leaks (yet), and the heater runs nice and hot Now i can reassemble the center console and dash.
Why a VW valve ? It costs _much_ less than the ScanTech product, and is probably not as leak prone. You can see the retrofit photos at , Section
2.2.3. By the way, the old style Volvo valve is _not_ repairable. The rubber membrane at the top develops pin holes, and it is impossible to replace it, or seal it. I tried very hard, but to no avail./ jch