Heater Matrix

hyltonlad

i have a leak on my citreon pacaso matrix could anyone tell me if rag weld will help some people say yes use it oyhers say NOOOO.
PLEASE HELP HYLTONLAD

petrolhead69

bars leak sealer is better than radweld, but either can sometimes block cooling passages. if the car isn't worth fixing properly you have nothing to lose by giving it a try. use fresh coolant, old coolant is often what causes leaks in the first place as the corrosion inhibitors break down after 3-5 years

hyltonlad

thanks for the reply my cars is on a 02 plate i reckon i have no old coolant fluid left in ive had the problem for a few weeks but after taking to a lot of places ive just found out what it is.i tjink im going to have a go i will let you know how i got on.
thanks again hyltonlad

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers!

No, it won't help it at all. The solution is to replace the heater matrix, normally a big job.

hyltonlad

i have been told about £40 fro the matrix and up to £120 to fit it (the glove box and other things have to come out so yep a big job.
hyltonlad

somech

snap their hand off £160 is very cheap

tomstickland

It took me several hours to fit a new matrix on a Hyundai Accent coupe. It's a lot of faff with bits of trim to remove and refit.

Radweld might work for a while, but it will start leaking again.
You're better off bypassing the matrix altogether, but obviously not so clever in winter.

hyltonlad

could have bypassed it this winter lol
thanks for all the advive

anewman

If money is really tight you could just bypass it for now with some hose and change the coolant until winter comes back again.

Rolandtheroadie

Bypass it, get the matrix and a haynes manual and go for it yourself. It'll buy you some time.
If you try and cant, it'll still only be £120 to fit. The haynes manual will pay for itself in other ways.

hyltonlad

a big thank you to all got some KSeal and its sorted .scotsman my talents dont cover this sort of thing i can glassblow good at decorating and not bad at doing my family tree.
chears hyltonlad