bypass valve

[98DAMON330]

does anyone know where the bypass valve is on a 98 challenger

[DGShaffer]

There's always a chance it didn't come with one. Look at your water heater from the outside, then go inside and look for where it should be. You might have to remove a panel or remove drawers from your kitchen cabinets depending on where you feel it should be located.

The bypass valves will be right there on the tank next to the inlet and outlet of the water heater tank itself. If you don't see a three valve assembly then you might have to install one. Bypass kits are available at most RV dealers and on line

The way they work is that the valves cut off the water into and out of the water heater and by opening the (third) bypass valve allows your antifreeze to circulate without having to fill the HW tank

[98DAMON330]

gotcha i gotta go kick some rocks ill find it

[DGShaffer]

Let us know how you make out!

[98DAMON330]

on the 1st day of christmas i found the valves easaly!on the 2nd day of christmas was not surprized to see a leaky pex valve for me.the lower valve the is the hardest to see 4 gals of pink CAN U REBUILD THESE!4 calls to store 3 lowes trips 2 wrong valve aaaannnnndddd still a leaky pex valve for me!

[DGShaffer]

Very cute. At least you're in the spirit!

[98DAMON330]

ya im gonna take the guts out of one of the ones in the drain bay if i cant find a new one so i dont have to alter the pluming in the bypass bay.so i close the 2 on the in and out of the tank and open the middle one?

[DGShaffer]

Yup, that creates the bypass for winterizing. Once I have antifreeze throughout, I switch the valves back to normal operation and replace the panel. In the spring it's all ready to flush.

[98DAMON330]

ok ill try to figure it out i thing tryin to test the ale for leaking i filled the tank back up!im still learning hahahahahah