HCV replacement Q

[JayKay]

Hi, I need to replace the heater control valve on my 1998 Puma. I've checked the related posts I could find and it seems you need to go for a good quality part if you're not replacing with the more expensive OEM part. My question is which of these manufacturers would be recomended? There are quite a few making this part! I've listed them in ascending price order. Thanks in advance and Happy NY!

-Ridex
-Imperium
-Esen SKV
-Thermotec
-Metalcaucho
-Era
-Fast
-Maxgear
-Quinton Hazell
-Mapco
-Vemo
-STC
-Metzger
-Stark
-Febi Bilsten

 

[caprixpack]

After personal experience, I wouldn't risk it. Yes from ford they're £70 but it's better than all the rest out there and if it fails you can take it back to the dealer and have it replaced.
I'm willing to bet that 2/3 of them are the same cheap nasty £10 part off eBay.

 

[grogee]

One vote for Blueprint, mines been in a couple of years and no issues yet.

 

[YOG]

Febi:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291880890080?hash=item43f574eee0:g:txkAAOSwG4tho~Rv

Ford:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233371819891?fits=Car+Make%3AFord%7CModel%3APuma&hash=item36560b5f73:g:NA8AAOSwfOBdsFfe

 

[Wild E. Coyote]

After personal experience, I wouldn't risk it.

My personal expirience: FeBi unit lasted 5 years exactly as the OEM Ford... The hose attachment brakes after that period.

 

[Gregr46uk]

Got to be worth the extra money , as you only want to do the job once Jay .

 

[JayKay]

Ok thanks for the replies fellas, i'll go for the Ford or Febi one then.

Happy New Year!