WTB: Heater valve for 83 GTV6

[martym00se72]

Hi,
I am in need of a heater valve for my 83 GTV6. Busted mine changing a hose and needing a replacement to encourage company to join me in winter cruising...

Also interested in sway bars, torsion bars and rear springs, a step or two up from stock to make things a bit firmer...
Cheers
Marty

[alanm]

International Auto Spares (US) for the valve US$198.50, they also have all the suspension kit you might need.
I can also recommend EB Spares UK, but I don't think they keep the heater valve.

Australian suppliers The Spare Place might be able to help. I know more about the OS suppliers I think because their websites are better!

Cheers
Alan

[martym00se72]

No one has one spare in a parts car they would be willing to part with?? Happy to part with some of the hard earned... prefer not to send $200 to the US though if I can help it...

[Rigi]

pm sent

[Al Campbell]

I saw a post somewhere a couple of years ago on using I think it was a metal Jaguar valve, available new & dirt cheap and very easy conversion & fit. Couldn’t find the post again.
I thought it was o the transaxle website, here are 3 posts I found instead:
http://alfagtv6.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2140&view=unread#unread

http://alfagtv6.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=462

http://alfagtv6.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=44&start=15

Maybe it was on the American ALFABB.

edit. found the post. It is a Jaguar valve, but a reproduction. But the thread list a few successful substituions.
http://www.alfabb.com/bb/forums/alfetta-gtv6-1975-1986/27275-help-heater-valve-3.html

[martym00se72]

Awesome Al, I hope this collection of links is of use to someone else too!

[djm411]

martym00se72
I noted that there is currently one listed on ebay, I've linked to it below.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Alfa-Romeo-Alfetta-GTV-GTV6-Heater-Valve-NOS-/220802977808?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3368e21010