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Offline monty9120

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aftermarket dv
« on: 18 May 2012, 20:14 »
are all after market diverter valves piston types. im watching a couple on ebay but it doesnt say

whats the best way to maintain them

thanks

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Re: aftermarket dv
« Reply #1 on: 18 May 2012, 20:16 »
Get a forge 007/008 valve. Best on the market I believe. I'm a DERV guy so couldn't say categorically the best way. But from what I understand is that it just a spring  :undecided:

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Re: aftermarket dv
« Reply #5 on: 18 May 2012, 22:28 »
scrap that just won a forge off ebay. for £23  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

it doesnt say what model but im not very fussy :)

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Re: aftermarket dv
« Reply #6 on: 18 May 2012, 22:37 »
scrap that just won a forge off ebay. for £23  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

it doesnt say what model but im not very fussy :)

That is probably a very good deal! Good effort!

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Re: aftermarket dv
« Reply #7 on: 19 May 2012, 15:05 »
hopefully it won't be a diaphragm version... :lipsrsealed:



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Re: aftermarket dv
« Reply #8 on: 19 May 2012, 17:40 »
scrap that just won a forge off ebay. for £23  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

it doesnt say what model but im not very fussy :)
you sure it wasnt just a spring:?
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Re: aftermarket dv
« Reply #9 on: 26 May 2012, 13:28 »
received the diverter valve today, its alloy. says forge on the top and has a yellow spring in it :)

does anyone know what best way to maintain these while its off ready to fit?