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Post by thereddwarf on Nov 24, 2007 16:19:17 GMT 1
Ive got water comming into the car from the heater matrix....only when the heater is on......is it ok to drive if i keep the heater off,
dont fancy arriving at malvern with the rac...lol...
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Post by jc1380s on Nov 24, 2007 16:25:24 GMT 1
Yep, OK to drive it with the heater off, as long as the heater shut off valve doesnt leak too - but will be a bit frosty around the legs - I know, I have had this same problem. Look out for replacement heater at Malvern - don't bother with just the matrix, you should be able to pick up a replacement for £15 ish
Keep an eye on the radiator water level as well
Wear some thick socks and take a flask!
jc
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Post by thereddwarf on Nov 24, 2007 16:32:16 GMT 1
lol...thanks jc,
i would pinch byrons off his convertable but its different....oh well....gonna freeze
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Post by taffy1967 on Nov 24, 2007 17:20:29 GMT 1
A few years back I bought a good second hand heater motor for my sisters Mini from Selective Mini Spares of Barry. I could have done a straight swap for the whole heater unit/casing at the same price, but I only took the knackered motor with me. I wasn't too bothered because I'd already cleaned out the old casing and it was mint anyway. But be wary of the second hand heater matrix as you could just end up buying another faulty one which wouldn't be much fun. Most of the top Mini specialists stock brand new matrix's, so I'd compare prices.  |
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Post by thereddwarf on Nov 24, 2007 17:25:50 GMT 1
Thats the prob with buying used....my luck to get another broken one...lol...
going to give her a spin in a mo so she how shes running, hoping its just rain driping through??!!!!
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Post by taffy1967 on Nov 24, 2007 17:30:55 GMT 1
If it's coolant coloured rain then no it's probably the matrix after all.  Some things are not worth buying second hand, because it can be a right potch replacing them and a real nightmare if you have to do it all over again because the second hand replacement is no better or worst. Either that or I'm just not lucky with second hand stuff?  |
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Post by jc1380s on Nov 24, 2007 17:36:16 GMT 1
Can only speak from experience but maybe I've just been lucky, The 2nd hand unit I bought for £15 is like new and works fine
Not everything you buy from a car boot sale is knackered
Yes there aresome con merchants out there but If you dont give it a go you will never know for sure.
jc
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Post by byron101 on Nov 24, 2007 21:12:41 GMT 1
 cheers mate, hopefully down to soapy water due to washing car with huge amounts of water + it only a bulkhead leak ( fingers crossed ) water was dripping by heater matrix but seemed to have stopped now with any luck ?
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cheers mate, hopefully down to soapy water due to washing car with huge amounts of water + it only a bulkhead leak ( fingers crossed ) water was dripping by heater matrix but seemed to have stopped now with any luck ?