Heater control valve

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
140,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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INSULMAN1
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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?
Nov 13, 2017 at 2:16 AM
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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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Nov 13, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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