Author Topic: Got lucky, simple fix to get more HEAT  (Read 2774 times)

abe280SL

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Got lucky, simple fix to get more HEAT
« on: January 24, 2010, 23:03:07 »
Car started delivering less heat inside.  Noticed that when I disconnected the tie rod from heater valve to heater flap that the valve was not fully opened...maybe 2/3.  So I took off the tie rod shortened it and now when the heater flap opens the valve fully opens too!  Yes, it fully closes too.  Got lucky this time. Just thought I passed this on before you start taking things apart.
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ja17

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Re: Got lucky, simple fix to get more HEAT
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2010, 06:00:56 »
Yes it is always a good idea to start with the easy and inexpensive items first!
Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback