2 port valve broken?!

[SirNotFixAlot]

I've just checked one of my 2 port valves and I'm sure it's a gonner but just checking.

If it's a full valve replacement will it need a system drain, is it DIYable and if not how much is it likely to cost to repair?

Thank you

 

[ljrgas]

you need to drain the system depends if you are happy to have a wet house if you get it wrong

 

[oldbutnotdead]

Oops. Yeah that valve body is going to need replacing.

Def drain the system, how much scope have you got to pull the pipe at 1 side of the valve out of the way by an inch (so you can get the old valve out & new valve in)? If the answer is none then you'll need a slip coupler as well as a new valve

EDIT yes diy able, if this was a Haynes manual it would rate 2 spanners (not difficult but you need some tools, some knowledge and some confidence)

 

[SirNotFixAlot]

Thanks everyone, I've got someone to come round tomorrow and have a look at it

 

[Recovering Chippie]

If you look at my thread:

Help!! Do I nee to drain the system you will see some good advice. The contributions helped immensely.