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Title: Heater bypass valve
Post by: rinkleyrob on 10 September 2012, 18:49:44

Hi, I am trying to put a new heater bypass valve on my 2.2 2001 petrol  auto.I just can't get to the spring clips as the 2 pipes that go into the bulkhead are in the way they seem to be pushfit but I can't get them to move, any ideas please.

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: RobG on 10 September 2012, 18:51:17

Quote from: rinkleyrob on 10 September 2012, 18:49:44

Hi, I am trying to put a new heater bypass valve on my 2.2 2001 petrol  auto.I just can't get to the spring clips as the 2 pipes that go into the bulkhead are in the way they seem to be pushfit but I can't get them to move, any ideas please.

Shouldn`t need releasing ??? Have you removed the scuttle for better access
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90557.0

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: rinkleyrob on 10 September 2012, 18:54:55

Yes removed scuttle.

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: Brikhead on 10 September 2012, 18:57:15

Can you pop the hbv from it's mount to aid removal? Waterpump pliers are useful to undo the clips...

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: rinkleyrob on 10 September 2012, 19:01:43

Yes I can, managed to remove top clip but bottom one so close to valve I can't get on it.

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: rinkleyrob on 10 September 2012, 19:20:42

Thanks for the photo & info will have another go tomorrow.

Title: Re: Heater bypass valve
Post by: dbug on 10 September 2012, 20:00:51

I use a small pair of molegrips - ideal for dealing with Vx hose clips :y