Heater blend motor / coolant valves

Lates · 29th August 2007, 17:22

Evening gents,
Been busily working away on a secret mission to establish a supply of heater blend valves for your 260's.
The valve/motor assembly is currently £270ish plus vat from the dealers.I have sourced supply of replacement valves (less motors) at a price tbc but a lot lot less than retail.
Please let me know if this information is of any use as I dont really want to buy them in and have them sat around for a while.

Fleckers · 30th August 2007, 11:13

You have mail

black olive · 30th August 2007, 19:59

hope not, but may need some in a few weeks

are theyy an item you need to buy a few of or will your supplier stock them ??

have you had to sort any 260 blend valves and is it a DIY job ( got a 260 in mind but dont know whether the aircon is ok )

Lates · 30th August 2007, 20:27

I can buy them in no problem in multiples of 5 up to 30 for the price I have been quoted. I will buy in 5 to reflect the interest shown online and in email.

The plan is to select a local "guinea pig" to be a recipient of a new valve at a discounted rate and this will in turn lead to a "how to" guide. As the OE assembly is very expensive by supplying the valve alone will provide a more cost effective alternative.We then need to be sure the valve can be replaced by the average diy guy or bring it down to us so we can fit for you.I would prefer the choice to be the clients not ours.
There is still a bit of leg work to be done but there is a plan

black olive · 30th August 2007, 20:51

dont want to bull you up, but you are a star

Lates · 30th August 2007, 21:39

SSSSsshhhhh, this part is for the valve in the plenum chamber, next is to work out the valve on the side of the hvac unit which is more complex as I cannot source any documents relating the V8 hvac.I have asked a V8 test pilot to do a little research as well.

Can you guys who have had hvac / air con issues please post your symptoms diagnosis and cure so this may be looked at too.

JohnDotCom · 30th August 2007, 22:06

Mr Lates is there nothing on the V8 rave manual for this to be of help?

Lates · 30th August 2007, 22:08

Very little unfortunately John, unless I am reading the wrong bit lol. The 260 HVAC differs to the standard 190 set up. The 190 details are a lot easier to find

Keith · 30th August 2007, 22:49

I have some pictures of the other valve at home will be back there in a few days
oops got to go swmbo has noticed I have hopped on to her parent puter..............

Lates · 30th August 2007, 22:54

Left you voicemail keith, try and catch me tomorrow if possible please.

29th August 2007, 17:22	#1
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Heater blend motor / coolant valves Evening gents, Been busily working away on a secret mission to establish a supply of heater blend valves for your 260's. The valve/motor assembly is currently £270ish plus vat from the dealers.I have sourced supply of replacement valves (less motors) at a price tbc but a lot lot less than retail. Please let me know if this information is of any use as I dont really want to buy them in and have them sat around for a while.

30th August 2007, 11:13	#2
Fleckers Avid contributor MG ZT-T V8 SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kent Posts: 204 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You have mail

30th August 2007, 19:59	#3
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	hope not, but may need some in a few weeks are theyy an item you need to buy a few of or will your supplier stock them ?? have you had to sort any 260 blend valves and is it a DIY job ( got a 260 in mind but dont know whether the aircon is ok )

30th August 2007, 20:27	#4
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	I can buy them in no problem in multiples of 5 up to 30 for the price I have been quoted. I will buy in 5 to reflect the interest shown online and in email. The plan is to select a local "guinea pig" to be a recipient of a new valve at a discounted rate and this will in turn lead to a "how to" guide. As the OE assembly is very expensive by supplying the valve alone will provide a more cost effective alternative.We then need to be sure the valve can be replaced by the average diy guy or bring it down to us so we can fit for you.I would prefer the choice to be the clients not ours. There is still a bit of leg work to be done but there is a plan

30th August 2007, 20:51	#5
black olive I really should get out more....... 260 SE vin 214 ( last mark 1 260 ) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	dont want to bull you up, but you are a star

30th August 2007, 21:39	#6
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	SSSSsshhhhh, this part is for the valve in the plenum chamber, next is to work out the valve on the side of the hvac unit which is more complex as I cannot source any documents relating the V8 hvac.I have asked a V8 test pilot to do a little research as well. Can you guys who have had hvac / air con issues please post your symptoms diagnosis and cure so this may be looked at too.

30th August 2007, 22:06	#7
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Mr Lates is there nothing on the V8 rave manual for this to be of help?

30th August 2007, 22:08	#8
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Very little unfortunately John, unless I am reading the wrong bit lol. The 260 HVAC differs to the standard 190 set up. The 190 details are a lot easier to find

30th August 2007, 22:49	#9
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	I have some pictures of the other valve at home will be back there in a few days oops got to go swmbo has noticed I have hopped on to her parent puter..............

30th August 2007, 22:54	#10
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Left you voicemail keith, try and catch me tomorrow if possible please.