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OK, looks like I was dealing with a few separate problems...

After cycling the heater valve a few times, the leakage went away. I wrapped some paper towels around the area and after almost 3000 miles they are completely undisturbed and dry.
Some people report failure of the newer style valve, which ...

just got mine replaced , got it from Maximillian Imports
After shopping around was the best price, around $130
Had to wait a week or so, came from germany

That appears to be the best price I have found so far...
Any problems with the new valve? There have been some reports on Bigcoupe.com about ...

Any idea where to find a heater valve 64 11 1 359 634 for less then $140? I seem to recall that I was able to buy one for less then $70 before, guess times have changed.

http://www.bavauto.com//assets/product_images/hardpart/64111359634.jpg

Or maybe somebody has a new one laying around, just ...