I think my heater matrix is packing up!!

[DAVE LEE]

does anybody know the signs for the heater matrix going. i don't seem to be loosing much water but the carpet is getting damp and the heater doesn't clear the screen properly. it is a 2.4 auto 92 ssr-x model 2nd gen.if people think the same as me does anybody have one and now much? any help would be much appricated as dealers want £300 and i can't get a pattern part.
thanks
dave

[Vagrant No2]

does anybody know the signs for the heater matrix going. i don't seem to be loosing much water but the carpet is getting damp and the heater doesn't clear the screen properly. it is a 2.4 auto 92 ssr-x model 2nd gen.if people think the same as me does anybody have one and now much? any help would be much appricated as dealers want £300 and i can't get a pattern part.
thanks
dave

Usual signs of a leaking matrix is a smell of curry , which is hot antifreeze . Also damp carpets and non clearing screen , like you said . Remove the matrix and get a local rad repairer to rebuild for you . Average cost of rebuild is £70 - 90 .

[DAVE LEE]

Thanks for that. all signs seem to be right and curry smell rings a very big bell. a work mate has just told me about sealit. he reckons it,s mint. he is a fully trained mecanic and says it works fine and it,s not a bodge!! is he right or does he feel sorry for me cos i,m skint? £70-90 sounds fine to me thought. is it a easy job to remove the matrix
cheers
dave

[TonyN]

Remove the matrix and get a local rad repairer to rebuild for you . Average cost of rebuild is £70 - 90 .

hehe, Rick you're cruel, remove the matrix he says, like its normally that easy!!!

Most of the dash will have to come out, its not hard, just time consuming with a big pile of bits!

[Vagrant No2]

hehe, Rick you're cruel, remove the matrix he says, like its normally that easy!!!

Most of the dash will have to come out, its not hard, just time consuming with a big pile of bits!

Yeah , on my Lotus you remove rear parcel shelf , rear seats , centre consol , front seats for better access/room , steering wheel , dash , some wiring loom , engine rocker cover , servo pipe , rear carb . Then you might see ithe heater .
Yeah , not hard on a Surf .

Anyway , if its got to be changed new or recon , its got to come out .

[kitesurf_phil]

Anyway , if its got to be changed new or recon , its got to come out .Or bypass it and fit a diesel heater like they have on the trucks and camper vans.

[Hilux]

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Hi never mind most of the dash has to come out, all of it has to come out and you will proberly have to let your "AIR/CON" go as well. Make sure it is the "Matrix" before you do anything.