I'm considering a spare (used) CV ..... Is there any way of testing a used valve, or it best used for parts?
Bill
Hiya Bill,
I've been through quite a few control valves in my day and one thing I can tell you is.................
NONE of the control valves have been non-functional. They may look like the worst imaginable hunk of junk on the outside but they still function inside. That's because of two things. One, the control valve is well built - probably over built to some extent. And two, the air inside the valve is filtered before it gets inside the valve. All in all, a very hardy component. The weakest link in the control valve is probably the plastic valves. But they seem to take a lot of wear and still function.
I wouldn't have any troubles at all in buying a used control valve. I'd be surprised if it did not work.
Quote from: kimbill on 14 August 2010, 04:07
I'm considering a spare (used) CV ..... Is there any way of testing a used valve, or it best used for parts?
Bill
best to buy from a car that was working... if possible
and also its great to have a spare... lol
cheers
Lee