despot67
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- Jul 22, 2013
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Well over the weekend I have replaced the heater matrix - OMG!!!!!!!! it is a nightmare of nightmares lol.
Spent all yesterday ripping everything out, took photos of everything as I did it for reference.
When I took the old housing out it wouldn't budge - the pipes to the matrix had melted into the bulk head sound proofing so I had to cut it away - then it came out with a yank.
The new matrix was diferent as it came with two square rubber seals and four mini nuts n bolts to fasten the pipes on. I used gasket sealer as well to be safe. Before I put it in I put a hosepipe to it and my thumb over the exit to check for leaks but seemed ok.
Put the housing in but to be honest I had the bulk head bar out and in about 4 times as everytime I checked my pics I seemed to have routed the cables diferently - right pain.
I ran the car upto hot and no leaks - did have one mare though as after I had got most of it back in place I noticed a few drips but been for a run and can't see any so hoping it was a bit left in from original?
I have damaged the bulb in the vent control part as it did work and my airbag light is on - but I don't care at the mo as I am chilled to the bone - finished it via headtorch in the dark?
I didn't find it straightforward as it was a pain but glad I had a go.I have left some paper under the passenger footwell to see if it drips in the night plus I have to fill it with new coolant tomorrow as its been on water mainly due to the amount leaking. It got warm on a few miles run - any my middle vents are blowing hot air for the first time since I have had the motor - happy days.:clap
Spent all yesterday ripping everything out, took photos of everything as I did it for reference.
When I took the old housing out it wouldn't budge - the pipes to the matrix had melted into the bulk head sound proofing so I had to cut it away - then it came out with a yank.
The new matrix was diferent as it came with two square rubber seals and four mini nuts n bolts to fasten the pipes on. I used gasket sealer as well to be safe. Before I put it in I put a hosepipe to it and my thumb over the exit to check for leaks but seemed ok.
Put the housing in but to be honest I had the bulk head bar out and in about 4 times as everytime I checked my pics I seemed to have routed the cables diferently - right pain.
I ran the car upto hot and no leaks - did have one mare though as after I had got most of it back in place I noticed a few drips but been for a run and can't see any so hoping it was a bit left in from original?
I have damaged the bulb in the vent control part as it did work and my airbag light is on - but I don't care at the mo as I am chilled to the bone - finished it via headtorch in the dark?
I didn't find it straightforward as it was a pain but glad I had a go.I have left some paper under the passenger footwell to see if it drips in the night plus I have to fill it with new coolant tomorrow as its been on water mainly due to the amount leaking. It got warm on a few miles run - any my middle vents are blowing hot air for the first time since I have had the motor - happy days.:clap
