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Getting at the heater matrix ?
BigA:
As i am on a bit of a role at the mo with actually getting the old girl sorted, thought i would tackle the heater matrix next. I recently replaced the fan unit, and whist it was out, i could get my hand behind the matrix, and as expected it is caked in mud. Hot water definitely getting through the matrix, and all water system recently flushed and checked over, but only cold / lukewarm air coming out.
So, i have looked at the Haynes manual (for a laugh) but am i right in thinking, that if i remove the center of the dash, the bit above the console, with all the heater dials, vents, ashtray etc. in, i will be able to get at the matrix? I want to get the matrix out and give it a clean, it may heat some air then?
cheers for now.
bilge rat:
is it a 300 or 200 . i know the 200 theres no chance without removing the whole dash . 300 think there is a short cut but cant advise you to how to do it. alan
BigA:
Its a 300, according to haynes its most of dash out, but that is always over the top :roll:
burgerman:
Never done a 200, but a little whilst back had a fire damaged 300 and had to replace the whole dash area inc wiring :shock:
But really wasnt too bad, i personally dont know of the "cheat" to to the heater insitu, but i have heard of it being done
Good luck :lol:
weeone:
Just done a 300....
.... NOT a quick job :(
Yes, the whole dash has to come out: you need to remove the heater box from the car!
The heater pipes are clamped to the matrix, and the heater box.... and don't lose the big double-grommet that seals the bulkhead, where the pipes go through.
The wee O-rings that came with the heater matrix just didn't work, but fortunately I'd also ordered a pair of Genuine Land Rover O-rings, which fitted just fine (I tested for air-tightness, and it took ages to get right)
Sorry - didn't think to take pictures.... I just followed the workshop manual :)
I reckon you're looking at about 8 hours, if you've not done it before.... 6 if you have
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