Just removed heater matrix UPDATE

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jason1987
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Just removed heater matrix UPDATE

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hard to tell which part is leaking, also it was leaking from the plastic tube which sticks out under it, is this connected to the matrix?

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lozz
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Re: Just removed heater matrix UPDATE

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hi mate,

get the matrix, put your phumb over one of the outlets and pour water down the other,
see if it holds water,
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Re: Just removed heater matrix UPDATE

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just tried filling it with water and it comes out the other end corners, and im asusming under engine pressure its gonna come out faster? definatly leaking tho
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Re: Just removed heater matrix UPDATE

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Fubard then :(

atleast you know what is, how long did it take you to take the matrix out?

perhaps you couid write up a little guide on how you removed it , to help others in the future 8)
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Re: Just removed heater matrix UPDATE

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lol well i butchered my dash, had to use a saw to saw out enough room to unscrew and pull out the matrix. hope it looks ok when i put it all back together lol
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Re: Just removed heater matrix UPDATE

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You butcher, :lol:
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Re: Just removed heater matrix UPDATE

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Nothing cable ties and gaffer tape can't fix eh? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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