Omega Owners Forum

Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: NiallyV6CDX on 27 July 2009, 13:51:26

Title: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: NiallyV6CDX on 27 July 2009, 13:51:26

Where is the HBV located and what does it do?
It was reccomended that I replace it while the top of my engine is stripped down to save work in the future, but I can't find anything about in the haynes manual and don't really know what I'm looking for/how to do it! :-/
Any advice on this one?

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 27 July 2009, 13:55:26

Quote

Where is the HBV located and what does it do?
It was reccomended that I replace it while the top of my engine is stripped down to save work in the future, but I can't find anything about in the haynes manual and don't really know what I'm looking for/how to do it! :-/
Any advice on this one?

This guide tells you all:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1193594464

It is straightforward to replace, costs about £35 with trade card, but due to it's location at the back of the drivers side engine bank it is awkward to work on, and you need to remove the wipers and scuttle to access ;) ;)

PS It regulates the flow of water between the engine and the heater matrix ;) ;)

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: NiallyV6CDX on 27 July 2009, 14:22:07

Thanks Lizzie, yeah I guessed it was something to do with the heater. Actually because my manifolds and cam covers are off ATM I can get to it fine without removing the wipers + scuttle tray :)
Cheers :y

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: san on 27 July 2009, 15:34:03

HI all

Price at dealer £ 43.01 + VAT. :-? Needs pay and wait to come.

Just replaced mine last week and got from ebay for £16 including the carriage. A lot of work but is done. :y  Easy if you disconnect heather hoses.
San

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 27 July 2009, 15:37:18

There have been a lot of bad reports on here about non genuine HBV's.

They may be cheap but you take a chance with them :-/

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 27 July 2009, 15:43:10

Quote

HI all

Price at dealer £ 43.01 + VAT. :-? Needs pay and wait to come.

Just replaced mine last week and got from ebay for £16 including the carriage. A lot of work but is done. :y  Easy if you disconnect heather hoses.
San

Experience on here suggests that will not last long I'm afraid, unless it is genuine GM! ;)

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 27 July 2009, 15:44:56

Quote

HI all

Price at dealer £ 43.01 + VAT. :-? Needs pay and wait to come.

Just replaced mine last week and got from ebay for £16 including the carriage. A lot of work but is done. :y  Easy if you disconnect heather hoses.
San

Around £35 all inclusive with trade card ;) ;)

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: san on 27 July 2009, 15:58:05

Hiii, Thanks for the advice.

In this case I'll get a original one soon.

I don't have a trade card, need save some.

San

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 27 July 2009, 16:00:25

Quote

Hiii, Thanks for the advice.

In this case I'll get a original one soon.

I don't have a trade card, need save some.

San

I would strongly advise you to obtain one by joining:

www.autobahnstormers.co.uk

for just £20 yearly subscription.  You will recoup your £20 many times over!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)

Title: Re: HBV: where is it an what does it do?
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 July 2009, 17:07:14

Quote

HI all

Price at dealer £ 43.01 + VAT. :-? Needs pay and wait to come.

Just replaced mine last week and got from ebay for £16 including the carriage. A lot of work but is done. :y  Easy if you disconnect heather hoses.
San

You will probably end up replacing it again soon :(