the wifes heater matrix is blocked so im thinking of changing it anybody done the above and how did you do it
cheers paul
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InstructorPiggy
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Posted 25 December 2009 - 08:31 PM
Hey, not a difficult job, just time consuming and fiddliy!
It requires removal of the dashboard...remoaval of part of heater system, block off matrix pipes, then remove matrix.
Replace, partly refit heater system and sit dash in place, then top up coolant system, run engine and bleed system and ensure matrix not leaking!
Run engine ensuring no air locks and matrix gets warm, then you can fit dash back fully
Expect spending a good day!
It requires removal of the dashboard...remoaval of part of heater system, block off matrix pipes, then remove matrix.
Replace, partly refit heater system and sit dash in place, then top up coolant system, run engine and bleed system and ensure matrix not leaking!
Run engine ensuring no air locks and matrix gets warm, then you can fit dash back fully
Expect spending a good day!
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Posted 29 December 2009 - 02:48 PM
the wifes heater matrix is blocked so im thinking of changing it anybody done the above and how did you do it
cheers paul
You don't need to remove the dash at all, it takes about an hour to do. Look under the bonnet to the back and centre of the vehicle, you'll see two pipes leading through a soft covering. Follow the pipes and you should see them attached to a removable plate held in by 4 screws, that's where the heater matrix sits. Any more help just give me a message.
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Posted 29 December 2009 - 08:14 PM
hi steve sent u a messageYou don't need to remove the dash at all, it takes about an hour to do. Look under the bonnet to the back and centre of the vehicle, you'll see two pipes leading through a soft covering. Follow the pipes and you should see them attached to a removable plate held in by 4 screws, that's where the heater matrix sits. Any more help just give me a message.
thanks paul
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Posted 03 January 2010 - 05:58 PM
did what u said m8 didnt take long,i flushed a load of rust /crap out of the matrix refitted it and hey presto???now have hot air blowingYou don't need to remove the dash at all, it takes about an hour to do. Look under the bonnet to the back and centre of the vehicle, you'll see two pipes leading through a soft covering. Follow the pipes and you should see them attached to a removable plate held in by 4 screws, that's where the heater matrix sits. Any more help just give me a message.
im thinking of dropping all of the coolant out when it get a bit warmer then refilling it all with fresh .i will flush the radiator and heater matrix out first then add fresh anti-freeze and water should be fine
thanks for the help
paul
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