Engine Heat

[dalej]

I have always thought this valve is a automatic water diversion valve to allow the engine to heat while the Wabasto is running. It seems to work like a thermostat and open and close according to temperature. I just happen to think that there is no way to make sure it's working properly.

Does anyone know anything about these valves? Not sure If I should replace it since it's 22 years old. Maybe there's a more modern way to divert heated water thru the engine.

[JIM CHALOUPKA]

Maybe if you know what it is supposed to do, you can read the in and out temps, or diverted temps with a dual reading thermalcouple thermometer.
The other way to look at it is if it hasn't seemed to effect the way things work just go on ignoring it.

If you don't know if it's bad how much better can it get. Ignorance is bliss and bliss is real nice sometimes.

JIM

[Yankee802]

Ok, I'm not mechanic or bus guru, but how about taking an infrared thermomater and pointing at the supply hoses, and if the one in question after the juncture is the same temp, it's good?

[garyde]

Hi Dale if it's that old, I'd replace it. It may work today and not tomorrow.

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Continuing the theme that Gary has expressed, since the bus is that old, why not replace it?

[dalej]

I don't know what it's even called, does any know what these are?