Heater valve bad again

Anyone else have to change one of these? Several times? Always leaks at the rod into the plastic.

http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=84579&imageurl=http%3A//images.wrenchead.com/smartpages/partinfo_resize/DUS/15-5533.jpg

Anyone else have to change one of these? Several times? Always leaks at the rod into the plastic.

http://www.rockauto.com/getimage/getimage.php?imagekey=84579&imageurl=http%3A//images.wrenchead.com/smartpages/partinfo_resize/DUS/15-5533.jpg

They are not the best setup.
You might try a different brand.
Good Luck

Be creative and make one out of brass/copper from your local pluming supply store.

I have had to change mine three times.The first two were from Napa.The second one lasted for about one year.I finally went to GM and have not had a problem since.I don't know for sure,but the Napa ones may not be compatable with extended life anti freeze.
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