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    1982 320i heater valve install

    I read a thread about replacing an early e21 heater valve and it sounded difficult. i think it was because the valve is in the cabin. The '82 looks to be on the fire wall in the engine bay, so is this pretty straightforward? i'm guessing make some room, clamp hoses and replace. just might lose some coolant in the process.

    any tips or tricks would be appreciated if necessary.

    thanks,

    Baron

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    I remember that at least one of the three? heater valve screws is very difficult to access while the heater box is installed.
    Tbd

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    For the 82, Ep?
    -John

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    The heater valve for the 1.8 litres just hangs off the hoses ...

    https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post30337131

    See here for some pics

    Cheers
    hmm .. Wonder what happens if I do this ...

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    thanks so much!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Somjuan View Post
    For the 82, Ep?
    I did mix that up, oops!
    Tbd

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