Why is this part leaking?

[copo]

Guys, I have a coolant leak in my heater control valve and it looks like it's leaking from the outside area of the square mounting area for the lever where it's scewed in. Is this repairable? Does the dealer still sell them? Or can I fix this? Car is a 87 GN.

 

[SFITurbo]

Most auto parts stores should still stock them. Bone yards have plenty for $1.00! Being in Canada, you probably need it bad huh? :biggrin:

 

[copo]

I just pushed the screw in while it was screwed into the plastic part and fluid squirted out. I'd say it's had it's day and is non fixable. Well I store it in the winter but wanted to go for a drive cause it's 51*F today. Weird for Ontario. Gonna call the dealer. NAPA should carry them too. correct?

 

[chrisgarrett]

Vacuum controlled heater valve. Yes, parts stores should have them or some of our vendors carry them. John is a good guy and provides fast service. That's not the kind of part I would get from a junk yard.

http://secure.johnsperformance.com/...412.23529*T_2Ue&p_id=0072&xm=on&ppinc=search2

 

[copo]

I just called GM. They have them. GM employee price is $67.79 Canadian and NAPA sells them for $25.00 Canadian. I know where I'm getting one. Thx guys.