Help finding heater bypass valve

[IronCamel]

I can't seem to find my Haynes manual and I remember reading that the heater bypass valve on my '94 has a tendency to deteriorate over time. The water pump failed on Friday and I have everything torn apart for that, changing the thermostat, and replacing all of the related hoses. I figured this would be a good time to check this bypass valve as well. What does it look like, and where is it?

 

[Maniak]

Here is a thread on how to add it to vehicle that didn't come with it (1991-1993). They put it in the same place as stock so it should help.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190431&highlight=heater+control+bypass

~Mark

 

[BrooklynBay]

Folow the heater hoses, and you will see it. It's near the heater core under the hood.

 

[IronCamel]

I'm pretty sure it's the thing I was doing my best not to break when I was cutting the ridiculously warn and bloated hoses earlier this evening. Am I just looking for cracks and leaks in it, or is there something more sinister lurking within?

 

[Maniak]

Pretty much just for leaking where the arm that moves goes into the valve and for brittle plastic if its the orig one.

~Mark

 

[IronCamel]

Found it with ease this morning and all looked good. Thanks again for the help.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Thanks for the update!