Heater valve linkage

[EeVeeWee]

I'm very glad with this Pagoda SL Group, because there is so much information to be found!
Does anybody know the length of the heater valve linkage rod in this picture?
I know the air valve was broken when I bought the car, but I can't remember even if this linkage was present.
I found two linkage rods, but one seems longer and one shorter than the one at the picture.

[ja17]

The rod length should be adjusted once all the components are mounted in the car. The length is set so that the water valve is off when the flap is completely closed.

[EeVeeWee]

The rod length should be adjusted once all the components are mounted in the car. The length is set so that the water valve is off when the flap is completely closed.

Yes of course, that I understand.
But how long is the M5 threaded rod with left and right threads?

[WRe]

Hi,
afaik the rod is ~7,5 cm from center to center of the ball heads.
...WRe

[EeVeeWee]

Hi,
afaik the rod is ~7,5 cm from center to center of the ball heads.
...WRe

OK thank you, I can use this to find the right rod.

[dirkbalter]

This is the rod that came of mine. 2x right hand thread 45mm lg.
Center to center approx 76mm

[EeVeeWee]

Thank you, that is an alternative I also made.
The center to center length can be fixed just once, but after that it should never been adjusted again. 

[EeVeeWee]

Installed and functioning, thank you all!

[TJMart]

Great job and thanks for the pics for those of us that will eventually need to do it in the future.

[A-9294]

My rod was gone as well - Spot on information THX guys!