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Wow, it's good to know that things still work without it; do you have A/C in the car? I think I've pretty much made up my mind to go with a new Vintage Air unit. You can get everything from the compressor to the vents for $895. There is a member on Hybrid Z who is documenting his install and it looks pretty straightforward. The cost of refurbishing this system is just too much as compared to a new system. My car is heavily modified so originality is not a factor but I feel sorry for the guys w/concours Z's. If you noticed, the Motorsport replacement piece is now different than the factory item. There might just be a niche market for someone to start rebuilding these things.

$91 is the old price before they ran out in the US. The new price is $259.95 for the ones they are importing from Japan: http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=SHC03

Thanks for trying but that Parts America item is not the part I need. Motorsport Auto lists that piece as a Thermal Control Unit. The Heater Control Valve I need is mounted onto the heater housing and has a heavy copper wire that runs down to a piece with a coil that mounts next to the heater coil itself. Please keep the parts sources coming though- I really appreciate it!

I just went through this whole process- tried everyone, no luck. Finally was able to get a good used one from Roger at the Z Barn; www.zbarn.com. It seems that some parts are starting to become very scarce. I am looking all over for a 1978 280Z heater control valve that does not cost $260 and have to be shipped in from Japan- no luck yet.

Boy do I know the Z Barn! I've bought a lot of stuff from Roger. He was the first person I contacted; said he would see if he had any in good condition but I haven't heard back from him yet. The search goes on...

Thanks for the replies. I'll try and post some photos soon.

I've seen several different terms for this piece...doesn't make the search any easier. I've been looking for a good used one as well. Hopefully one will turn up.

Thanks for the reply boostedz but they don't have it either. The part they have listed as a heater control valve (#74819) is a thermo control unit. At at $36 it's a great price but not the part I need. I need the piece that has a heavy copper wire connected near the water inlet valve that runs to another piece that has a coil(mounts by the heater core). I'll try and post a photo tonight. I would like nothing better than not paying $260 for this piece. Please let me know if you know of any other sources.

My heater control valve is shot. I searched around and the only place I could find a new replacement one is MSA. They told me that their domestic source for HCV's was depleted and they now have to import them from Japan...for $260! I ordered one but they are on back order until April. I am also checking out sources for good used ones or trying to repair my broken one. Does anyone know of a source that still has them and is not charging an arm and a leg?

Hi larsz, I just put my name on the backorder list at MSA. They are out of them in the US and have to have them shipped in from Japan...for $260.00 now! I have been looking for options while I wait for the part (due in April) hoping to find a cheaper alternative. I'll check out my gasket tonight...I may have a question for you about the replacement gasket that worked for you. Thank$$$ for the tip!

Hello I just found out about this site from MatMan over at HybridZ and signed up! I'm in the middle of a Ferrari 250gto convertible (Velo Rossa) rebody and SBC swap on my 78 280Z. To say I've got my hands full is an understatement. I just completed subframe and other structural mods while the car was on a rotisserie and it's back on the ground with the suspension completed. I am really pumped about having another great online resource for this project. Thanks!