leaky heater matrix

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yung-gun
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Post Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:00 am

Hey guys. got an 87 pre facelift 318i just wondered if there is any difference between that and facelift? Cheers
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Grrrmachine
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Post Wed Jun 06, 2012 11:21 am

The heater fans are different, so logically the heaters themselves must be too.

Is the leak the actual matrix core, or is it the plastic pipes on the side? They can be replaced.
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yung-gun
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Post Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:49 pm

The pipes on the side mate. where can i get em fron? It's leaking into the passanger footwell
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Grrrmachine
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Post Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:13 pm

Use RealOEM, check the part number for the pipe you need, and order it from BMW or one of the traders off here.

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... Stub_Pipes
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