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Offline foxyjay

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Heater Very Poor
« 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!
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Offline apie2004

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Re: Heater Very Poor
« Reply #1 on: 11 January 2011, 20:23 »
Heater matrix?
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Offline TreadGingerly

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Re: Heater Very Poor
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: Heater Very Poor
« Reply #3 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
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Offline maisy

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Re: Heater Very Poor
« Reply #4 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:
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Re: Heater Very Poor
« Reply #5 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:
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Re: Heater Very Poor
« Reply #6 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.
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