where to buy heater valve hoses

[TV8]

I recently changed the heater valve and when I did so, the pipes didnt look that good. Sure enough, I was using the car today and spotted a wet footwell and leaking hose. Its was dark, but the jubilee clip seemed tight and I think its probably wise to change the hoses. Does anyone know if these are available anywhere or do I just take the old one to a motor factors and try to get a match?

Thanks in advance.

[Goaty Bill]

Someone may come along and correct me but... I think the hoses to the heater are off the shelf from any auto spares shop with a reasonable selection of hoses.
None of the 'full' replacement hose kits on offer for the Chimaera appear to include heater hoses so logically that's it.


You also mention 'pipes'?
I haven't seen any internal (in the cockpit) piping on websites, but the engine bay 'heater rails' are also available. ( Racetech Direct)

Without intending to 'tell granny how to suck eggs' as the saying goes;
Before you spend, try re-tightening the hose clips again when the hoses are warm from use. Also, it's much better to use a 1/4 drive ratchet and socket rather than a screw driver for the job.

[TV8]

thanks Goaty. I used a socket set to to up the clips and if anything I have probably over tightened them! Its always quicker to do something the second time, so hopefully get is sorted quickly in the morning.

[TV8]

The heater valve outlet has a crack in the join.! LEts hope you can get this bit down at the local motor factors or no TVR for me until next weekend!!!

[Goaty Bill]

If you can't get it; Racing Green in Mytchett, Camberley(ish), just off the M3 is open until noon /1 pm on Saturdays.
The parts shop is located differently to the dealership/service department (just so you don't go to the wrong one). Call first to confirm though

Racing Green Parts

[cerberatony]

you could bypass the heater in the engine bay and still use the car just minus the heater

[TV8]

Thanks for the suggestions. I couldnt get one at the motor factors or the local VW dealer. I ended up putting the old one back in and adjusted it differently - before it was set-up to fully close and did not to flow enough, so this time, I set it so that it opened fully. It doesnt switch off now!

As an aside, the pattern part is noticeable thinner and I will probably buy a VW one to be sure of quality.