# 1983 Buick Riviera - Can't find a part

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-buick-riviera-cant-find-a-part/132141>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** buick\
**Created:** [January 7, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-buick-riviera-cant-find-a-part/132141 "2019-01-07T02:17:58Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![JefferyWeber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e0b2c6/32.png) [@JefferyWeber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JefferyWeber)\
**Post date:** [January 7, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-buick-riviera-cant-find-a-part/132141/1 "2019-01-07T02:17:58Z")

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im looking for a heat actuator valve gm number 25506257

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**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\
**Post date:** [January 7, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-buick-riviera-cant-find-a-part/132141/2 "2019-01-07T12:08:48Z")

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> [@JefferyWeber](#):
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> 25506257

Looks like GM discontinued that part in 2006, good luck

> **[83 1983 Buick Riviera Heater Valve - Climate Control - AC Delco, Four...](https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1983/buick/riviera/climate_control/heater_valve.html)**
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> Buy a 1983 Buick Riviera Heater Valve at discount prices. Choose top quality brands AC Delco, Four Seasons, GPD, UAC. Also fits 1982 & 1981.

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [January 7, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1983-buick-riviera-cant-find-a-part/132141/3 "2019-01-07T16:32:46Z")

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You might consider checking Hemmings Motor News. There are a number of sellers in that publication  
who provide parts for many older cars.