heater control valve
 

This has to be the stupidest things ever made of plastic.
Is there a way to delete this and keep the heater functional?

No ... I don't want to hear they're like $20 just replace it. I've replaced it too many times already, just want it gone.

mine started leaking on my 87. I just removed it, put a coupler in its place, and capped off the vacuum line. been working fine for 6 years now.