Heater control valve

Tiny
INSULMAN1
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  • 2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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Can I eliminate the heater control valve by just running new hose, or putting two pieces of pipe in its place?
Monday, November 13th, 2017 AT 2:16 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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You sure can, but the air conditioner will not work as well. The valve is used to cut off the hot engine coolant when the air conditioner is in use.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, November 13th, 2017 AT 12:51 PM

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