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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: neil1780 on 25 May 2011, 19:22

Title: Heater matrix gone
Post by: neil1780 on 25 May 2011, 19:22

I know I'm going to have to remove my dash to replace but would some rad weld fix it temporary and would anyone recommend it?

Thing is I want to do an engine conversion at some point in the near future, so I can do this at the same time as the loom.

Title: Re: Heater matrix gone
Post by: trog_nfs on 25 May 2011, 19:33

Personally i wouldn't want to be driving that car with a bodged heater matrix, i kinda like my face without burns.  :grin:

If you want a temp fix, as its summer you can bypass the heater matrix. Two 90 degree elbows, a couple of hose clips and some pipe at the heater inlet in the engine bay.

Title: Re: Heater matrix gone
Post by: Wayne on 25 May 2011, 20:33

Quote from: trog_nfs on 25 May 2011, 19:33

Personally i wouldn't want to be driving that car with a bodged heater matrix, i kinda like my face without burns.  :grin:

If you want a temp fix, as its summer you can bypass the heater matrix. Two 90 degree elbows, a couple of hose clips and some pipe at the heater inlet in the engine bay.

^^This, bypass it in the short term rad weld is bad news.

Title: Re: Heater matrix gone
Post by: neil1780 on 25 May 2011, 20:38

Cheers guys think I will bypass it for the moment, need to change the abs pump and rear brake pads for mot.
The list is growing :sad: