The straight elbow heater valve was originally fitted to BMC’s ‘A’ series cars such as the A40 Farina. Many were also fitted to Minis when the angled type was not available, but later it was the straight type that became unavailable.
Now, Mini Spares can offer customers both straight and angled valves. The Mini Spares angled valve (ADU9102MS) was promoted earlier this year. Now the straight type is available too; it is made from the original tooling so is much better quality than the cheaper repro items available elsewhere.
Straight Type Heater Valves: order as 13H5506 at £28.80 inc VAT
The straight valve will fit nearly all 1275cc engine but it would be wise to check for clearance on some 998cc engines if the original metal rocker cover is not used. Also note that the straight valve does not use the original 53K1016 screw to hold the cable but needs a choke cable type trunnion which Mini Spares can supply as AUE34.
For more details contact Mini Spares on
+44 1707 607700 or visit their website: www.minispares.com
