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Old 03-15-2007, 12:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
jhodg5ck
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small metal box eh? I'm guessing you are referring too the SLS proportioning valve.. They do leak w/ age esp. in northern areas.

Yes, a heavy load should make it leak faster unless the leak is on the low pressure return side..

All of that aside, bank on a replacement..it would really be a shame to have the leak get back one day, lose all your fluid and then be into a pump and a proportioning valve...pricey bits....

Jonathan
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