Pressure relief valve failure
 

I installed a water pressure relief valve from Teague for the 05 season. It worked very well keeping my pressure below 25psi even at WOT. After 40hrs of total run time I started losing pressure, and could barely keep 10psi even at 80mph. After checking every hose and fitting for debris, I found the valve was wide open and letting free exchange of water at all times.

I called Teague and Adrian in parts said they normally only warranty these a year, and I had it for 20 months. Since it was an $80 part that I had to replace I was annoyed, so he offered to have the boss call me. I’m glad to report a short time latter, Bob Teague called me, and a new valve is on the way.

In an industry with so many bad raps, it's nice to see Teague stand behind their products.

Thanks, Bob

Dave

Re: Pressure relief valve failure
 

Which ones are they?

Re: Pressure relief valve failure
 

At least that worked out better than your 1 year old GGB's that split in half. :mad: I keep checking mine to see if there are any cracks in the welds. So far, so good. However, I am sure that when and if they do crack , they will just fall off as did yours.

Re: Pressure relief valve failure
 

They are the ½” intercooler relief valves.

Vinny,
Fionn at Oneill Offshore has my GGB’s now. He is going to build another for me, and reinforce the problem areas.

Re: Pressure relief valve failure
 

That is the exact reason I am now avoiding the relief valve setup, fear of it sticking open. My WP has been hitting 50psi this yr, so I have been limiting my rpms to 3500. I'm in the process of modifying an old style Merc T-stat housing with the 4 hose setup that incorporates the bypass system . And no moving parts!


That's good to hear of Teague honoring your valve.

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You must of caught him in a good mood :evilb:

Re: Pressure relief valve failure
 

Dave,

Yes, I forgot you had told me they were being repaired. Hopefully, they will hold together this time.