Heater valves (all plastic) - 2nd GROUP BUY FOR £10

[mickmick]

I'd be more than happy to contribute extra funds to get the item posted onto me as i'm not sure if i'll be making Donny this year

I could volunteer to try to distribute a few around the yorkshire area if there are any folks in a similar boat

Do we have any idea of when this might arrive in the good old United of K?????

[RayD]

Mick,

I'll be going to Donington...all being well... if you need something bringing back.

Ray

[mickmick]

Cheers for the offer Ray

but would be nice to get this fitted before my man parts fall off in the car this winter, i am trying to drive it to work once a week just ti keep it ticking over and all fluids recirculated

i am also still planning to come over to yours and use your advice (and maybe tools) to do my rear bearings!!!

we'll have to wait and see what occurs over the next few weeks

mick

PS, anyone have an idea when these might hit our shores??

[MattDon]

i too wont be making the trip to donny unless my circumstances change so if something can be arranged id be greatful, plus im just t down road from mickmick and rayd

[router]

I wont be making it this year either as im on holiday, I can offer to collect them from Geoff to bring them to Sheffield though.

Neil

[dermotbell]

I could easily come to Sheffield to collect as I'm over at Hillsborough fairly regularly.

[lotos]

I'm going to be away for a few days and when I get back, I'll close the list and get a price for the order and shipping to the UK. As per my original post, stand by for requests for cash (EFT or cheque but NOT PayPal).

Collection at Donington or the LEC Integrated Transport Scheme (volunteers for a Controller ) - the one exception being HJ2, who will get his in the post.

Don't place the order just yet - I just got mine ordered from the same place and there's a problem. We'll see how they handle this in the morning. We don't want you getting the wrong part!

[Exbury]

I would also be interested if there are no problems, could do a postage paid jiffy bag for sending if that was ok.

Jason

[dermotbell]

Don't place the order just yet - I just got mine ordered from the same place and there's a problem. We'll see how they handle this in the morning. We don't want you getting the wrong part!

Any news??

[lotos]

The issue is they sent the wrong part even though it was LABELED correctly. The bigger issue is no phone number on their website, and now a long time and they won't reply to emails.

I'm not saying this deal is dead of course, but let me square this away with them before you order. You don't want TWENTY of the wrong part. I'll keep the thread updated. Hopefully they respond so there IS an update.

[GeoffSmith]

Thanks for the update Randy. If there's anything we can do to help flush them out, just let me know.

[GeoffSmith]

Looks like it is part number 51.7896 or STP-R3020-64589 made by Scan-Tech and is also fitted to Ford E-150 & E-150, Dodge D-150 and Ramcharger and Buick Regal - shatever they are!

I have also found a UK supplier of Scan-Tech so I have put an enquiry in to them in case it all goes tits up. Keep up the good work Randy and thanks for all the help.

Geoff

[lotos]

Are you sold on the plastic? I'm sure the metal one is easy to come by - it's the all-plastic one that seems the smart choice.

I've attempted contact AGAIN. If they don't reply I'll have to dig up their phone number from their domain registration and start harassing them.

[GeoffSmith]

I'm sure plastic is the way to go - a) it won't rust and fall apart in this damp UK climate and b) it will allow more coolant to reach the heater matrix which is beneficial in this cold UK climate!

[nitroman]

For those who absolutely cannot wait: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo-74 ... 0006r21103 (happy new years!)

[mickmick]

or the UK version...............

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %26otn%3D2

one day i'll learn how to do that "clicky" or "link" thingy that the pros do

Mick

PS, if this isnt going to happen from the US of A, i'd like dibs on one of the above before they get taken away (if it's a good price of course)

[GeoffSmith]

I'm still on the case Mick.

[lotos]

Do NOT buy from VLVWorld - seriously. First off, the won't send you the right product (the picture is all wrong, the one they have is the standard metal one). They ignore phone calls, emails, messages sent through their website, etc. I'll be filing with paypal to get my money back.

And I'm not alone - a google search found half a dozen other car forum posts (various marques) with horror stories like this. Terrible company, absolutely naught service. (How's my proper English verbiage coming along?)

[GeoffSmith]

How's my proper English verbiage coming along?

You mean they're a cunch of bunts!

[nitroman]

For those who absolutely cannot wait: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo-74 ... 0006r21103 (happy new years!)

I'm buoyed by the fact that this shows a different actual part than made by Scan-Tech, while still being plastic. I'm torn whether to to order this or the 100% original design, as I can get it delivered/complete for only $17.99, and for me the hoses will be shot by the time the valve is anyway!