Author Topic: GSF Heater Bypass valve part no 17855 *Genuine VAG too!*  (Read 1498 times)

Andy Jeffries

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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
« Last Edit: 28 March 2008, 15:14 by Andy Jeffries »

Andy Jeffries

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Re: Part number for the Matrix Bypass Valve!?
« Reply #1 on: 28 March 2008, 13:20 »
Just found GSF do a replacement part (17855) for £28 + VAT

Offline Trigger1002

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Re: Part number for the Matrix Bypass Valve!?
« Reply #2 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.

Andy Jeffries

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Re: GSF Heater Bypass Valve Part no 17855 *Genuine VAG too!*
« Reply #3 on: 28 March 2008, 15:11 »
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!

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Re: GSF Heater Bypass valve part no 17855 *Genuine VAG too!*
« Reply #4 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

Andy Jeffries

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Re: GSF Heater Bypass valve part no 17855 *Genuine VAG too!*
« Reply #5 on: 30 March 2008, 00:55 »
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.