I think my heater matrix has gone. Missus drove the car today :eek: and told me that she felt a drip on her foot a couple of times. Noticed that there was some fluid that appeared to be coming from one of the heater pipes near the brake (its an auto).

 

Took the car to town to get some retrim material and temp shot up. It didn't go over the mark and cooled down quickly. Car did this a few times on the way home. Got out the car and noticed some fluid on my left foot (the car is RHD). The fluid has a slight oily texture to it. Done a few searches and from what I have read I think heater matrix as it seems a common problem.

 

I'm going to check my cooland levels and re-fill in a little while to see if it helps.

 

Any other ideas?

sounds like the matrix!

if it was a clear clean water dripping into the passanger footwell the condenser for the air con drain box could be blocked, allowing water to back up into the car..

 

but as you said it was oily i would say matrix or associated pipes to it

Just checked my coolant levels and they appear to be fine. New heater matrix and rip the dash out time. Anyone got one? Postage no problem.

Just checked my coolant levels and they appear to be fine. New heater matrix and rip the dash out time. Anyone got one? Postage no problem.

 

please check the pipe work first tho mate could be just a leaky joint

there is always hope

Thanks Helraiser,

 

Just taken a pic of what is definately a leak. Seems odd that the car has not lost any coolant and that there is a leak into the footwell.

 

Now I'm lost :headvswal

Just checked and there appears to be no leaks at the back of the engine, just the one above going to the rad. 'Note to self - replace this week'

 

cheers

 

Colin