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I have that same cover but with yellow stripe for my F150 and boy is it a tight fit. I got it up on the dashboard getting warm, so hopefully it stretches just a bit. 🙏
A new valve, particularly a quarter-turn valve, generally has a longer lifespan than a multi-turn valve. However, replacing the rubber washer in a multi-turn valve is a simple task that any average DIYer like myself can complete within minutes. Most of the time, other parts of the valve are still in good shape even after 20-30 years, and just a washer fix can extend the operability of the multi-turn valve by another 7-10 years. On the other hand, replacing the entire valve is a more complex process that involves removing the compression nut and ferrule and cleaning the pipe for the new ferrule and shutoff valve. Depending on the situation, access to more tools will be required, and a professional plumber may be needed.
And in his case with old CPVC pipe sticking out of the wall it could easily break or leak if the whole valve is replaced as opposed to just repairing it.
