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Topic: Proportioning Valve question...

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Proportioning Valve question...

Posted: 7/17/06 6:03pm Message 11 of 17
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Guys, I have to admit, I was a little worried about getting a hassel regarding returning the P-Valve to Ecklers. 

I emailed them with the symptoms, and mentioned that some experts had determined that the valve was bad.  Expecting the worse, I was dreading coming home and opening my email program....

The first email was from Ecklers.... 'sorry about the problem, we'll send you one right away at no cost to you - sorry about the wait.'  THEY DIDN'T EVEN ASK FOR THE DEFECTIVE ONE BACK!  I have to add here that they only charged $57 plus shipping for this part originially, where everyone else wanted OVER $100 for the exact same part!  Although I don't have the replacement in hand yet, I really have to give kudos to Ecklers.com!




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Posted: 7/17/06 6:46pm Message 12 of 17
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Proportioning Valve question...

Posted: 7/18/06 3:29pm Message 13 of 17
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Even over here in Oz, I've never had a hassle with Ecklers.  They send me new catalogues all the time and their prices are reasonable. Chips5838916.6455902778


Proportioning Valve question...

Posted: 7/30/06 3:11pm Message 14 of 17
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Hey Adam,

I received that replacement P valve, and as I was about to install it, I noticed that the new one's Safety Valve also looks off center.  Does that mean that it is also defective, or could it be that way since there is no pressure in the valve?

 




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Proportioning Valve question...

Posted: 7/30/06 3:26pm Message 15 of 17
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Dave, the valve will need to be installed, and the system bled. Then, start the car, and give the pedal a good, firm push to the floor(or as far as it will go). This should center the valve, if it is off-center. Once you do that, go back over, and re-bleed the system. If the valve is off-centered to start with, it will keep fluid from getting to one end or the other of the car.
Install, bleed, apply brakes firmly, re-bleed, and you should be good to go.(This is how to do it if you are using a pressure-bleeder, or a vaccuum bleeder. If you are a "pump it up" bleeder, this won't be needed)
Be sure to check the new valve after a few miles for seepage.


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Proportioning Valve question...

Posted: 7/30/06 3:42pm Message 16 of 17
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ok, sounds good... Thanks!


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Proportioning Valve question...

Posted: 7/30/06 6:22pm Message 17 of 17
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All set now, worked just like you said - manual bleed, took only one time, brakes work perfectly now!  Thanks again




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