Heater control valve cross-reference/improved part?

[DavidProehl]

After much searching I came across this hot water valve for a Jaguar that was not plastic - installed and working an absolute treat!
Attachment 61121

Oooh, I also need to replace mine and would be interested in a part number if you're willing.

[Tillsy]

Howdy Chris.....Can you share the part # for that valve? TFYR

Oooh, I also need to replace mine and would be interested in a part number if you're willing.

It's a Tora (ironically same make as the crap unit) part C41051 to suit the Jaguar XJS, XJ6, and XJ12.

[ritztoys]

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I have one on the way....btw it fits a 1977-1981 Jag

[DavidProehl]

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I have one on the way....btw it fits a 1977-1981 Jag

+1! Thanks!

[Trstno1]

Well crap..... as usual, I'm late to the party

I just purchased a heater control valve from DeLorean GO that looks identical to the one that seems to have the catastrophic failures everyone has been having. Though I must admit, it also looks exactly like a Motorcraft YG136 valve too. I wonder if they are one in the same, or the one's from Hervey were just a Chinese knock off of the same part. I also wonder if I can find any failure rates for the motorcraft part.

I have an email into Arran about where the part he sells comes from. I did think it was a bit weird that he sold 3 different iterations of the heater control valve. I thought going half metal over plastic was a safe bet. I'm sure glad I didn't install it yet, as I was literally going to do it this weekend. The following picture is part 100763A from DeLorean Go. I'll get back with Arran's response.

[Trstno1]

Well crap..... as usual, I'm late to the party

I just purchased a heater control valve from DeLorean GO that looks identical to the one that seems to have the catastrophic failures everyone has been having. Though I must admit, it also looks exactly like a Motorcraft YG136 valve too. I wonder if they are one in the same, or the one's from Hervey were just a Chinese knock off of the same part. I also wonder if I can find any failure rates for the motorcraft part.

I have an email into Arran about where the part he sells comes from. I did think it was a bit weird that he sold 3 different iterations of the heater control valve. I thought going half metal over plastic was a safe bet. I'm sure glad I didn't install it yet, as I was literally going to do it this weekend. The following picture is part 100763A from DeLorean Go. I'll get back with Arran's response.

Alright guys -

Arran's response:

100763A / 100763 / 100763M – all made in China. Even the Motorcraft one I think is made in China now.

I’ve not had any issues with my version of the 100763A, although I have heard of the issues as you say with other versions of these (not from me).