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Offline Lurky

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Heater matrix replacement
« on: 13 February 2014, 16:47 »
Hi all just bought a new heater matrix but it doesnt have anywhere to to attach the little vac hose to in the middle of the pipes spoke to my supplier (nissens) he says they dont come with them anymore is this true and what do i do with the little vac hose can it be plugged or just tied up some where / what is it supposed to do and will it not affect my car in anyway being disconnected dont want to fit it build everything back up and find out something doesnt work or doesnt sound right
 
all help much appreciated
 
ps also had a look at valeo ones they didnt have it either
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Offline DCmk3

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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #1 on: 13 February 2014, 18:18 »
Apparently that little vac hose connects to the recirculate button, so without it being connected your recirculate won't function.
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #2 on: 13 February 2014, 18:30 »
The vac hose does'nt connect to the matrix at all.I don't envy you,job is a chuff. :smiley:
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2014, 11:45 »
Boney Bradley did this job a few weeks back and posted a pic in his Dub Rides thread.
Send him a PM he'll be glad to advise! :grin:
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #4 on: 14 February 2014, 12:26 »
Quote from: Len on 14 February 2014, 11:45
Boney Bradley did this job a few weeks back and posted a pic in his Dub Rides thread.
Send him a PM he'll be glad to advise! :grin:

yeah such an enjoyable job!



mine was made harder as the last owner must of had a go and given up (breaking lots in the process!) I'm talking snapped/trapped wires, glued trim panels and bits missing!!
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #5 on: 14 February 2014, 13:24 »
Still cant work out what the flame thing is BB!
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #6 on: 14 February 2014, 14:04 »
 :sad:well today i decided im taking it off the road tommorow and re-insured the polo until sorted as i now have steam comming outta the dash when its at standstill after being run for a bit anyway im going to crack on with it sunday and take my time i think i will document the process with plenty pictures lol

just a quick question on these vr6's how do i go about bleeding the system once the matrix has been done as the haynes manual doesnt cover the vr6 engine is there any bleed screws on any of the coolant pipes ? or do it just let it run with the expansion cap off
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Re: Heater matrix replacement
« Reply #7 on: 14 February 2014, 14:15 »
I did mine with cap off the old school way and have no issues
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