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Title: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: raymondo60 on 23 June 2013, 16:22

I've had a good look through previous entries but cannot see one related to my issue.

I have coolant dripping down into the driver footwell. It's definitely coolant - can tell by the colour. No obvious leaks I can see under the bonnet and I suspect heater matrix problem but that's as far as my knowledge goes.

Car is an '89 16V. Any ideas folks?

Thanks and regards

Raymondo

Title: Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: sparkplug on 23 June 2013, 17:10

i think you are spot on unfortunately
 

Title: Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: X4MGS on 23 June 2013, 17:14

Sounds like your Matrix has gone...


Are you getting any hot air from the heater when the car is hot?

Title: Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: raymondo60 on 23 June 2013, 17:17

Hot air coming out fine - heater seems to be working OK. If it is heater matrix (and I hope not!) can anyone advise me of my options?

Thanks for replying guys

Title: Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: X4MGS on 23 June 2013, 17:23

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=70858.0


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=68989.0


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=106380.0


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33251.0

Title: Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: raymondo60 on 23 June 2013, 17:27

Thanks X4 - I was reading the guide to replacing the heater matrix ass you posted. Looks like I'll be well busy next weekend!

Title: Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: X4MGS on 23 June 2013, 17:32

Quote from: raymondo60 on 23 June 2013, 17:27

Thanks X4 - I was reading the guide to replacing the heater matrix ass you posted. Looks like I'll be well busy next weekend!

Not a pleasant job!!

I found it helped to take some of the screws that hold the front of the dash brackets in place to get it out easier...

You need a set of these too; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=271204903008

Title: Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: dubber36 on 23 June 2013, 18:27

Nothing like a bit of free advertising Ken.

Title: Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
Post by: X4MGS on 23 June 2013, 19:05

Quote from: dubber36 on 23 June 2013, 18:27

Nothing like a bit of free advertising Ken.

I happen to pay to advertise on here, so it's not free...

It's a very useful tool & the cheapest on eBay!!