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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Andy Jeffries on 28 March 2008, 13:15

Title: GSF Heater Bypass valve part no 17855 *Genuine VAG too!*
Post by: Andy Jeffries on 28 March 2008, 13:15: sorry to post a new topic rather than ask in the parts thread...

need to find one today/tommorow so I can run the engine for a week prior to a trackday!

Cheers
Title: Re: Part number for the Matrix Bypass Valve!?
Post by: Andy Jeffries on 28 March 2008, 13:20: Just found GSF do a replacement part (17855) for Ã‚£28 + VAT
Title: Re: Part number for the Matrix Bypass Valve!?
Post by: Trigger1002 on 28 March 2008, 14:08: Can confirm part no 17855 from GSF as I just got back from buying 1. It's a genuine VW part too.
Title: Re: GSF Heater Bypass Valve Part no 17855 *Genuine VAG too!*
Post by: Andy Jeffries on 28 March 2008, 15:11: Quote from: Trigger1002 on 28 March 2008, 14:08
Can confirm part no 17855 from GSF as I just got back from buying 1. It's a genuine VW part too.

I have just got one too - I am beond happy right now as I thought I was gona have to go the copper pipe route!
Title: Re: GSF Heater Bypass valve part no 17855 *Genuine VAG too!*
Post by: richard s on 28 March 2008, 22:21: am i right in thinking that these are the valves that stop your heater matrix from bursting as mine are leaking
Title: Re: GSF Heater Bypass valve part no 17855 *Genuine VAG too!*
Post by: Andy Jeffries on 30 March 2008, 00:55: Quote from: richard s on 28 March 2008, 22:21
am i right in thinking that these are the valves that stop your heater matrix from bursting as mine are leaking

thats the one - much better than just bypassing the valve.