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Heater Matrix Replacement

HELP ME PLEASE!!

 

i need to fix my heater matrix,i was told that i can get 2nd hand one from a sunny from scrap yard cheap.is this true?i'm hoping to sell my 300zx asap as i'm off to oz so need it fixin as cheap as poss.gonna attempt to fit it myself, but need advice or instructions.i put k-weld in water system to stop leaking in footwell.i think it worked but the smell is still strong coming out of the vents inside.can anyone help please?

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    HELP ME PLEASE!!

     

    i need to fix my heater matrix,i was told that i can get 2nd hand one from a sunny from scrap yard cheap.is this true?i'm hoping to sell my 300zx asap as i'm off to oz so need it fixin as cheap as poss.gonna attempt to fit it myself, but need advice or instructions.i put k-weld in water system to stop leaking in footwell.i think it worked but the smell is still strong coming out of the vents inside.can anyone help please?

    A Sunny?-never heard that one!-Primera IIRC with mods!

    Better still contact a trader on here for a s/hand one that's right! ;)

    These were on ebay a while back, worth a look!

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    The matrix itself is not expensive - it's just the labour to fit the thing that is.

     

    You have to remove sooooo many things to get to it.

     

    As for the K-weld in the coolant, drain the system flush and refill immediately. This stuff can ruin a ZX engine - efficient cooling is vital in an engine that generates so much heat. Any additive can block water-ways impeding flow of coolant causing overheating, thus damaging the engine.

     

    A quick-fix is to by-pass the matrix with hose, the heating won't work then but as it's summer shortly that is not an issue at present.

     

    Richard :cool:

    I have something to say............ It's better to burn out than to fade away..... :tt2:

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    dont scrimp on 2nd hand matrix FFS the labour involved is not worth the risk,if you have an auto then 3hours labour from start to finish is adequate,if you have a manual then removal of the clutch pedal/booster is needed!

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    Kev, I have a matrix going for free mate if your interested, just the postage costs which I would think would be about a £5......

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    Got one of them from Flea Bay

     

    Haven't fitted it yet still on bypass (oh and the car is in the Body shop)

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