i didnt ignore it....i will try that tomorrow james1549....today i didnt get my hands on pinch off pliers...i will do that tomorrow first thing and keep u updated.

but can u clarify what i should do again please...pinch off the single hose coming off the water/heater valve? located behind the coolant tank or the one going to the heater core?

i get what you are saying about the valves being open all the time. I hope it is being energized so they can close or else i would have an electrical problem.