Thermal Vacuum Valve - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

hotdrum2112 · 01-06-2012, 08:21 PM

I was changing the starter on my 93 1.8l and as you can guess I broke the 2 tips off of the Thermal Vacuum Valve. I can't find a replacement anywhere. It is also called a Ported Vacuum Switch. Any clue as to where I could get a new one? I really don't want one from a salvage yard.
Thanks

Bitter · 01-07-2012, 09:45 AM

Dealer

hotdrum2112 · 01-07-2012, 02:37 PM

Thanks Bitter, I was afraid of that.

hotdrum2112 · 01-12-2012, 02:08 AM

Next question, I actually found a new replacement at Oreilly and it is an exact match. When I installed it however, it drips I tried teflon tape but I must have used too much. I try less tomorrow and see if that works, any other suggestions? Any assistance will be appreciated.

speedy25 · 01-13-2012, 08:01 PM

2-3 turns is all you need. If its dripping give it another turn. I'm expecting you put the tape on in the thread direction, and not against it.

-SP