Hi All,
I am looking for a Non Leaking Fluid Diverter Valve (FDV) as mine is leaking and I can't find the overhaul kit anywhere Possibly a long shot, but can't hurt!
Also If anyone has a Drivers Side healamp, or headlamp glass, I need to replace the one i smashed pulling the front of the car off to get to the FDV
Fingers Crossed !
Thanks
Wanted: FDV + O/S Headlamp/Lamp Glass
Wanted: FDV + O/S Headlamp/Lamp Glass
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I'm looking for a FDV valve too that doesn't leak!
Pleiades sell reconditioned ones at around £120... only real option, I think, unless you want to look for correct sized seals and DIY.
Could always be lucky with a s/h one but it's really common that they leak and getting them on and off looks like a pain unless you remove the rad... When mine gets really bad I think I'm going to get a reconditioned one and do the job once..
Martin at Pleiades did also say that it's important to have the PAS steering pressure checked on this valve.. If you don't have a pressure test rig this isn't possible. I don't know how likely a s/h FDV is to be calibrated wrong or if it's just scare mongering but it's good to be informed!
Pleiades sell reconditioned ones at around £120... only real option, I think, unless you want to look for correct sized seals and DIY.
Could always be lucky with a s/h one but it's really common that they leak and getting them on and off looks like a pain unless you remove the rad... When mine gets really bad I think I'm going to get a reconditioned one and do the job once..
Martin at Pleiades did also say that it's important to have the PAS steering pressure checked on this valve.. If you don't have a pressure test rig this isn't possible. I don't know how likely a s/h FDV is to be calibrated wrong or if it's just scare mongering but it's good to be informed!
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1991 BX 17 TZD Estate
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is it actualy the FDV leaking or is it just the pipe joints,
i do have head lamps and FDV's but dont know the condition of the FDV's as they have been laying around for some time now,
regards malcolm
i do have head lamps and FDV's but dont know the condition of the FDV's as they have been laying around for some time now,
regards malcolm
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also own
K reg D special
no longer have
H reg CX saffari 2.5 TRI (now gone to Malaysia)
R reg xantia 1.9TD est (gone to meet its maker)
Hi,Roverman wrote:headlamps are normally not that expensive NEW from ebay, I know Ive paid about £20 delivered before now.
Just bagged one brand new for 18 quid, thanks for the heads up !
As for the FDV, Can only hope I suppose - I will start looking around for what seals and rings I need,
Thanks
1989 BX19-GTi Auto in "Gris Axonite" - Coming together sloooooowly.
1988 VW Golf 1.6 CL Auto
1995 Volvo 850 T5 Auto Estate
1988 VW Golf 1.6 CL Auto
1995 Volvo 850 T5 Auto Estate
Hi Malcom,citronut wrote:is it actualy the FDV leaking or is it just the pipe joints,
i do have head lamps and FDV's but dont know the condition of the FDV's as they have been laying around for some time now,
regards malcolm
I have sorted a headlamp now, I have pulled my FDV off and its leaking from around the pistons/sliders on the side. I would be happy to take a gamble on an FDV for the right price, just so i have a spare if anything, if you could PM me some figures.
Thanks
1989 BX19-GTi Auto in "Gris Axonite" - Coming together sloooooowly.
1988 VW Golf 1.6 CL Auto
1995 Volvo 850 T5 Auto Estate
1988 VW Golf 1.6 CL Auto
1995 Volvo 850 T5 Auto Estate
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I just sealed my FDV valve externally with polyeurothane sealer adhesive on the piston caps after cleaning it with aerosol brake cleaner and it has been bone dry since, 5 minutes of a job.
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