jonahboo Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 in the process shakin' the old car down - i have come to realize i do not like HEAT on my FEET in Summer - therefore i need to adjust the heat in this ole girl ......it's kinda "stuck" on LHS.....my plan is to remove heat control cable - and get some pentrating oil on them to free them up - prior to distorting any more heat levers - due to binding - SOUND ABOUT RIGHT? - anyone hve any tips - I have some "soaking" nowsecond - where is a good source for the cloth duct hoses? - the big one in the engine compatment - need cloth one- under the dash - not as concearned - 'cuz it's under the dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 If soaking does not work, just replace them. I had a local lawn/garden equipment place duplicate --- perfect match, cheap and functional without the aggravation.Duct: All Buick suppliers should have it (Bob's Automobilia, etc)Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahboo Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) If soaking does not work, just replace them. I had a local lawn/garden equipment place duplicate --- perfect match, cheap and functional without the aggravation.Duct: All Buick suppliers should have it (Bob's Automobilia, etc)Williegood call on the lawn mower cables - i freed mine up sufficently enough......when i slide my LEFT (driver) side control from SUMMER all the way to WINTER.......antifreeze begins to drip from the passenger side of the Firewall.......this is the culprit here (behind duct outlet - in grey)what is it? i assume maybe a thermosts control - in the manual - It states the cars have some sort of climate control....thoughts? Edited August 22, 2012 by jonahboo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) Ranco valve. Thermostat type water temp control. They are rebuildable...............Bob Edited August 22, 2012 by Bhigdog (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 In the meantime, install a universal heater hose valve in-line in the hose going to the heater core. When you get some "freed" cables, you can remove the valve and replace the hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahboo Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Ranco valve. Thermostat type water temp control. They are rebuildable...............Bobeasy removal? - I assume from interior - or from engine compartment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Nothing under the dash is easy. Hoses from engine side, valve from inside, forget how it's fastened, I think two screws, you can figure that part out.........................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progoofoff Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 For Ranco valve repair: www.heatervalves.netQuick turn around and will look and work like new.I`ve had several done by Delco JoeBob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Or you can rebuild it yourself using a $9 seal from NAPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob McDonald Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 J'boo, have I mentioned this week how much I like the colour of your car? Just checkin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahboo Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 J'boo, have I mentioned this week how much I like the colour of your car? Just checkin'.nope - I don't think so - but - I love hearin it!!PT Cruiser/Prowler Inca Gold and Ermine White........sprayer her myself in Mom's Garage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Bobs Automobilia does have the air duct and they rebuild the Buick heater valves. I think their # is 805-434-2963Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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