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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: foxyjay on 11 January 2011, 20:19

Title: Heater Very Poor
Post by: foxyjay on 11 January 2011, 20:19

Guys, i've noticed how cr@p the heater is in my Gti.

I've overhauled the cooling system in the summer with a new thermostat and housing, new head pipe connector, new metal pipe that wraps around the end/front of the engine, and a new radiator.

The heater is decidedly poor......even when the engine's nice and toasty.

Is there a positive shut-off valve for the heater like a 2-port valve?

MTIA!

Title: Re: Heater Very Poor
Post by: apie2004 on 11 January 2011, 20:23

Heater matrix?

Title: Re: Heater Very Poor
Post by: TreadGingerly on 11 January 2011, 23:26

There are valves. They are on the two hoses running into the bulkhead and feeding the matrix. Take them out, throw them away and either stick some copper pipes in their place or get get replacement hoses from 'G S and F' that do away with the need for the valves. The valves are obsolete.  See the stickys on maintenance at the top. Lots of useful advice.

Title: Re: Heater Very Poor
Post by: Ben Lessani on 11 January 2011, 23:45

My heater is really rich







... I'll get my coat, not that I'll need it, my heater is hot mwaahahaha

Title: Re: Heater Very Poor
Post by: maisy on 11 January 2011, 23:59

Quote from: TreadGingerly on 11 January 2011, 23:26

There are valves. They are on the two hoses running into the bulkhead and feeding the matrix. Take them out, throw them away and either stick some copper pipes in their place or get get replacement hoses from 'G S and F' that do away with the need for the valves. The valves are obsolete.  See the stickys on maintenance at the top. Lots of useful advice.

mine a rubbish too, i wear hat and gloves whilst driving when its cold outside,  :shocked:

Title: Re: Heater Very Poor
Post by: foxyjay on 12 January 2011, 09:49

Quote from: Ben Lessani on 11 January 2011, 23:45

My heater is really rich







... I'll get my coat, not that I'll need it, my heater is hot mwaahahaha

 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: Heater Very Poor
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 12 January 2011, 09:52

Have a crack on the search function. This topic comes up at least 4 times a month in winter months.