Right i've fixed the

[wadsapple]

Brand new heater control valve so it now closes and stops frying the girlfriend, what's next on the to do list dear............

[phillpot]

Is that the "before picture" with that interesting arrangement of cable ties ????

[Moto]

If it's the before photo then removing the cable ties would have allowed it to close maybe !

[wadsapple]

It's the after picture ..no more heat why should it be the other way round confused as ever

[phillpot]

What's with the cable ties, doesn't look "standard" (even for TVR) ?

[dryden]

What would we do WITHOUT cable ties???

[gmw9666]

dryden said:

What would we do WITHOUT cable ties???

and gaffer tape :-)

[Moto]

dryden said:

What would we do WITHOUT cable ties???

... be able to turn the heater on/off for a start

[Astacus]

If I recall correctly, there is something special about the TVR-type valve, I think it operates the other way around to normal ones.

[Moto]

When I got my S3 there was no heater valve fitted. I purchased one for a MGB as it looked the same and the switch gear is from the MGB, so it seemed logical. All worked OK.

[wadsapple]

yep deffinatly no heat and mine is a TR6 valve, if she wants heat, I will cut the ties and viola mount ETNA

[Astacus]

Ah, ok another myth dispelled then

[phillpot]

wadsapple said:

if she wants heat, I will cut the ties and viola mount ETNA

Shouldn't the cable be a semi-rigid cable (like piano wire) which would hold the valve in any position, even half way if mount Etna is a little too much, without the need for cable ties, gaffer tape, springs, rubber bands or any other aids?

[Grantura MKI]

Astacus said:

Ah, ok another myth dispelled then

They are reversed on 1800s and vixen SI fitted with the MGB lump.

[ATE399J]

Astacus said:

If I recall correctly, there is something special about the TVR-type valve, I think it operates the other way around to normal ones.

Yup, l have that problem!

[pridaux]

ATE399J said:

Yup, l have that problem!

Still works its not that hard to remember hot is cold and cold is hot as long as they work the Taimar and s dont have one they use a flap in the heater box instead however Colin fitted one on mine which is still there but its hot is cold but works
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