Heater matrix

[Fez_uk]

think I am loosing some water, had a quick search on here and it's pointing towards heater matrix as the passenger floor was wet. At first I thought maybe head gasket, But the oils showing no signs of water. :nenau

from what I have read it's a dash off job for the Heater matrix?

Going to try and 100% confirm it's the heater matrix before I dive in but has anyone got any tips?

 

[firebobby]

you sure the wet floors not a rain water leak, getting in by the wiper arms, that why my floor was wet

 

[geoffdown]

think I am loosing some water, had a quick search on here and it's pointing towards heater matrix as the passenger floor was wet. At first I thought maybe head gasket, But the oils showing no signs of water. :nenau

from what I have read it's a dash off job for the Heater matrix?

Going to try and 100% confirm it's the heater matrix before I dive in but has anyone got any tips?

if it is the matrix try some Kseal it worked for mine bout 3 yrs now:clap

 

[Fez_uk]

you sure the wet floors not a rain water leak, getting in by the wiper arms, that why my floor was wet

Thats what I first thought.

 

[solarman216]

Fez try the test I put on Cupcakes thread, also if it is rad water taste it, should taste of glycol, (if you have any in that is) Rick

 

[macabethiel]

Glycol Taste

And Glycol tastes sweet !

 

[Fez_uk]

Ok, It's a leak. Comming from the front of the engine.

I am thinking the water pump? It does squeak quite a bit.

 

[firebobby]

Ok, It's a leak. Comming from the front of the engine.

I am thinking the water pump? It does squeak quite a bit.

So, water inside is leaking from panel under wiper arms ???

 

[Fez_uk]

Not 100% sure, It's dry now. So probably.

Water pump is first on the list though, Job for saturday.

 

[Sweety]

When my pump leaked it was over night mainly once the engine cooled down but couldn't see a thing looking down at it but once the skid plate was off (it was wet) & looked up I could just see the leak on the bottom edge of the water pump

 

[Fez_uk]

All was going well, then pierced the bloody rad.

 

[Sweety]

All was going well, then pierced the bloody rad.

How did you manage to do that

 

[solarman216]

doing a water pump without taking the rad out I bet, Rick

 

[Fez_uk]

Caught it when putting the rad back in. Should of not put the fan on first.

 

[Banshee]

So now you'll def be leaking water :doh:

 

[Sweety]

Caught it when putting the rad back in. Should of not put the fan on first.

Ouch, bet the air was a little blue.

 

[rustic]

Caught it when putting the rad back in. Should of not put the fan on first.

So maybe, a tip could be to tape some cardboard over the rad when removing it, or working near it. :nenau:nenau
Another tip, don't use a knife to cut the cardboard whilst fitting it...:doh
Pre cut first:thumb2

I didn't think they were that vulnerable, after all they get showered with stones off the road all the time.
Mud and sticks whilst off roading etc.