Heater valve

[Jonco]

Currently trying to pinpoint a slight water leak in the heater valve area.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=64&fg=18

Have ordered a new short hose as there are tell-tail deposits around connection to valve. A new OEM valve is coming in at ~£140 - ouch. Does anybody know if the water side of the valve be serviced? I would think there is only a thin body joint and an O ring type seal on the spindle.

[fast_dps]

I would of thought the hose was a prime suspect as they do degrade over time (and it is the cheapest option). I would have thought it unlikely but not impossible to be the valve body joint. Of course you could always denso tape it!!
(Before anyone reacts in horror at my last suggestion it is an in-joke and refers to some common history I have with Jonco!)

[Jonco]

.............. you could always denso tape it!!
(Before anyone reacts in horror at my last suggestion it is an in-joke and refers to some common history I have with Jonco!)

But this one hasn't been hit with a lump hammer -