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Heater matrix
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:37 pm
by EuRoRiGhTnEsS
Well after the auto electrician took apart half of my e30 he also spotted that the heater matrix was leaking.
My question is fairly obvious here so here goes.
Could anyone give me any tips or guidelines to follow before i swap/change it over tomorrow? I have never done one before, is it a job for a pro or would i be ok?
Thank you
Olly
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:54 pm
by Brianmoooore
Matrix or heater valve?
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:10 am
by EuRoRiGhTnEsS
dont say that brian, i thought it was only one thing
I couldnt say to be sure, i know its leaking and thats about it
Olly
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:13 am
by wildeian
Quite a bit of work to replace the complete blower unit for a novice. Dash out, open top of bulkhead. Depends if you're feeling brave I suppose
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:15 am
by Brianmoooore
wildeian wrote:Quite a bit of work to replace the complete blower unit for a novice. Dash out, open top of bulkhead. Depends if you're feeling brave I suppose
It's only the matrix or heater valve that he wants to change! Only the centre console and glove box panels to come out!
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:17 am
by gcorky
Brianmoooore wrote:wildeian wrote:Quite a bit of work to replace the complete blower unit for a novice. Dash out, open top of bulkhead. Depends if you're feeling brave I suppose
It's only the matrix or heater valve that he wants to change! Only the centre console and glove box panels to come out!
does brake shaft etc need to be pulled?or can this be wiggled around?
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:17 am
by Brianmoooore
EuRoRiGhTnEsS wrote:dont say that brian, i thought it was only one thing
I couldnt say to be sure, i know its leaking and thats about it
Olly
It's just that leaking heater valves are common; matrixes not so common.
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:20 am
by EuRoRiGhTnEsS
so brian am i right in thinking that the valve is easier to replace?
If so what does it look like?
Olly
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:22 am
by wildeian
It's only the matrix or heater valve that he wants to change! Only the centre console and glove box panels to come out!
Oh, Ok! Didn't know it would squeeze out of that gap. Always handy to know
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:24 am
by EuRoRiGhTnEsS
Brian if this helps, its dripping (and i mean a slow drip) Just behind the gear stick console
Olly.
Re: Heater matrix
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:29 am
by Brianmoooore
wildeian wrote:Oh, Ok! Didn't know it would squeeze out of that gap. Always handy to know
You might have to remove some of the metalwork for the brake servo bell crank as well to get the matrix out.