Vacuum heater valve

2002 FORD RANGER
240,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KIAAMANTI
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Have replaced this valve three times in last year. Cannot go through winter losing antifreeze. This valve is leaking where the rod connects to something on the valve. There is a piece where rod connects that if you put finger on it you can feel water dripping out. I have replaced this three times and all three have leaked. valve is four port. I have no idea why it keeps leaking. Anyone has had any experience with this and knows because I am all ears. Like I said I cannot afford antifreeze and do not need to add to pollution.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dennis
Nov 5, 2017 at 7:18 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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What brand and part number valve are you replacing it with?
Nov 6, 2017 at 1:44 AM
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KIAAMANTI
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one was Motorcraft and two other were off brands. I do not remember names purchased off of Rockauto.
Nov 6, 2017 at 11:15 AM
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I am starting to think it is not the valve but the hoses and clamps you are using, can you take a quick picture of the problem so we can see? Upload it here

Cheers, Ken
Nov 8, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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Are you reusing any spring loaded hose clamps to install the valve?
Nov 8, 2017 at 1:11 PM
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KIAAMANTI
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yes 2 of the hoses have "spring loaded" 2 others i replaced with screw type
Nov 9, 2017 at 4:17 PM
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KIAAMANTI
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I can do that..I will try tomorrow Thanks
Nov 9, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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Is it leaking over where your reusing the spring loaded clamps by chance?I don't reuse the spring loaded clamps have had bad luck doing that.
Nov 10, 2017 at 6:37 AM
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It's not the hoses. It's running out where metal arm is connected in picture.this is4th one in yr. This was is "carquest" although it looks like same mfg.of last 3. See how long this lasts. Trying to get a motorcraft one but it's like pulling teeth. around here.. thanks
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Nov 10, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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Yep you are going to need to cheap automotive replacement parts don't last as you can see.
Nov 10, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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Rock auto dot com has the motorcraft one it's 19 plus shipping.
Nov 10, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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KIAAMANTI
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Thanks I usually buy my parts there.lately since they put "masterpass" and I forget name for Visa card,I can't get my card accepted.called c.c. company n they say it's merchants software.no way to get in touch with rockautocto tell them. Lol had to get this off my chest.. that's what I paid for "carquest"vavle.gonna hunt down a Ford dealer that has one..thanks for looking that up for me much appreciate. Dennis
Nov 10, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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(608)661-1376 There is the number for rock auto give them a call.
Nov 10, 2017 at 10:34 PM