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98 Catera HCV relocated!!!
Hi Folks,
This past weekend I did a little modification to the heater control valve on my catera. First, the reason I did this is because its a pain to get to it and second, also spending hours to replace it at least every two years. I decided to relocate it for easy access if it goes bad again. I have also attached the links so you can see, let me know what you think. Your opinions are appreciated.
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1546.jpg&newest=1
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1551.jpg&newest=1
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1550.jpg&newest=1
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1549.jpg&newest=1
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1547.jpg&newest=1
Thanks.
This past weekend I did a little modification to the heater control valve on my catera. First, the reason I did this is because its a pain to get to it and second, also spending hours to replace it at least every two years. I decided to relocate it for easy access if it goes bad again. I have also attached the links so you can see, let me know what you think. Your opinions are appreciated.
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1546.jpg&newest=1
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1551.jpg&newest=1
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1550.jpg&newest=1
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1549.jpg&newest=1
http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t334/rtt78/?action=view¤t=IMG_1547.jpg&newest=1
Thanks.
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Thanks!!!
Any pics of how you accessed it to start with?
Very good idea.
Very good idea.
I just picked up a HCV for $15 dollars, woohoo
I paid 50$ for mine. :ripped:I just picked up a HCV for $15 dollars, woohoo
brilliant! How did you connect the tubes behind the motor?
I bought some additional hose, some heater hose connectors and..... lots of thinking 
. I had to wrap some teflon tapes around the heater hose connectors to make sure they were secure enough and offcourse hose clamps to tighten it.
. I had to wrap some teflon tapes around the heater hose connectors to make sure they were secure enough and offcourse hose clamps to tighten it.Impressive! Wish I had seen this post earlier when I replaced the HCV on my '99. I even bought some heater hose and clamps in case the existing ones needed replacement. Maybe next time... :yup:
98 Catera HCV modification / relocated!!!
Just curious, has anyone else tried this...did it work for you?
Just curious, has anyone else tried this...did it work for you?
Re: 98 Catera HCV modification / relocated!!!
I did this on my sister's 99. So far so good.Just curious, has anyone else tried this...did it work for you?
So... my catera takes forever to get good heat.. is that a bad HCV? and should I have it replaced?? the car is going in on monday..
The car is warm after about 10-15min of driving.. but It litterally has to be on for at least 10 min befor it starts getting warm at all.
The car is warm after about 10-15min of driving.. but It litterally has to be on for at least 10 min befor it starts getting warm at all.
Mine takes a good 8min or so, I assume it is normal. I've never really looked at the tubing but I've always guessed it had something to do with the thermostat staying closed to get the motor to normal operating temp. Never put that much though into it though.So... my catera takes forever to get good heat.. is that a bad HCV? and should I have it replaced?? the car is going in on monday..
The car is warm after about 10-15min of driving.. but It litterally has to be on for at least 10 min befor it starts getting warm at all.
cool deal "AhazzardToAll".
I got the nickname Luke Duke in the middleschool years. Followed me into my paintball career, and we started with the name a hazard to all, and quickly transformed to a hazzard to all, and it stuck to me after that.cool deal "AhazzardToAll".
Interesting!!!
Hi all,
Just curious to hear from those that did this mod, have you had to replace the HCV or had any issues? Mine is still running strong for the past three years with no changes......thanks.
Just curious to hear from those that did this mod, have you had to replace the HCV or had any issues? Mine is still running strong for the past three years with no changes......thanks.
I completely removed mine about a year ago and have had zero problems.
so you don't have an HCV in the car? What did you do?
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