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Offline raymondo60

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Coolant leak in driver footwell
« 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

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Offline sparkplug

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Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
« Reply #1 on: 23 June 2013, 17:10 »
i think you are spot on unfortunately
 
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Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
« Reply #2 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?
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Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
« Reply #4 on: 23 June 2013, 17:23 »
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Offline raymondo60

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Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
« Reply #5 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!
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Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
« Reply #6 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...

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Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
« Reply #7 on: 23 June 2013, 18:27 »
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Re: Coolant leak in driver footwell
« Reply #8 on: 23 June 2013, 19:05 »
Quote from: dubber36 on 23 June 2013, 18:27
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