1999 FORD EXPLORER
127,000 MILES
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I have a V8 5.0L engine in a 99 ford explorer AWD, the heater control valve was broken. I live in a place with tropical weater, so my urgent need is to have colder air. Can I instal a manual valve instead of the broken original vacuum operated one? Would it affect the engine's temperature if the manual valve is set to the closed position. I have not found the replacement valve in my country.
Mar 29, 2013 at 4:22 PM
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heater control valve allows hot coolant into heater core where a fan blows air over heater core to provide hot air inside...if its cold air your after this should not affect ac temp.
Mar 31, 2013 at 7:56 AM