chassis heater problem

[sfedeli3]

Robert-

It was the valve that closes the line coming out of the water pump
body. I would have never known, had I not pulled the water pump and
replaced it this past summer. The gate valves are made to service, and
the cap around the shaft has threads and can be spun off- allowing you
to remove the gate altogether. Removing the whole valve assembly would
be nearly impossible without removing the water pump. Just be ready to
stuff a rag or some putty in the hole to keep the coolant from
draining while you shop around for a replacement gate. A large
plumbing supply house should be able to get you one.

-Shane

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Robert & Teri Rahn"
wrote:
>
> Shane that is great news becaus the valve that seems to remain cold
> is the one next to the transmission dipstick and looks to be very
> difficult to remove. Is that the one that went bad on yours? RObert
> -- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "sfedeli3" <sfedeli3@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Robert,
> >
> > It took me two years to figure out that one of the gate valves was
> not
> > opening- even though the handle was turning. My guess is that the
> gate
> > valve controlling flow to or from the front loop is closed-
> > permanently. I know I hated to do it, but eventually you should
> check
> > to make sure that the threads are not stripped in the gate on the
> > valves. Most of the innards can be removed without pulling the hoses
> > off. You just have to hold the body firmly with a large wrench while
> > unscrewing the valve shaft and gate assembly.
> >
> > Shane Fedeli
> > 85PT40
> > Hershey, PA
> >