Thread: I think I've had enough!

Originally Posted by Ace

Sorry to hear of your troubles ron, its dissheartening when stuff keeps going wrong, whether it be the car or anything else. Would be a shame to get rid of it, you have spend alot of time and money getting it right.

I would be willing to help you out labour wise if possible if you decided to fix it. Matt

I can see some other things that need doing (new upper and lower ball joints in the suspension because the rubber boots have split). That job will not be cheap so it might be the time to get rid of it.

Thanks for the offer of help but I think I'll be right. Much appreciated.

Ron

Originally Posted by DEFENDERZOOK

i dont think the heater is for him.....he dont feel the cold.......

Yeah, the lack of heater isn't a problem except for demisting but the aircon will do that. Oh, it could be useful on those days I'm working at Katoomba and it snows.

I might have to wear long pants!

Ron

Originally Posted by p38arover

I can see some other things that need doing (new upper and lower ball joints in the suspension because the rubber boots have split). That job will not be cheap so it might be the time to get rid of it.

Thanks for the offer of help but I think I'll be right. Much appreciated.

Ron

No worries Ron, there offer remains if you change your mind. Matt

I haven't got the workshop manual with me at work so I can't see if the matrix will come out the end without removing the heater box.. From looking at it this arvo, it might just do that (with some help).

I wonder if Scouse has ever changed one?

I'd like to look at a heater not in a car. I wonder if the P38A at Land Vehicle Spares has a heater in it..

Ron

Originally Posted by p38arover

I haven't got the workshop manual with me at work so I can't see if the matrix will come out the end without removing the heater box.. From looking at it this arvo, it might just do that (with some help).

I wonder if Scouse has ever changed one?

I'd like to look at a heater not in a car. I wonder if the P38A at Land Vehicle Spares has a heater in it..

Ron

It would be worth checking out, would be a shame to pull it to bits and sell it, other than that and the other bits and pieces you mentioned its not a bad car. Matt

Hi Ron
Can you get to the matrix without removing it????
If so here is a bush mechanics fix.Go to an aircon shop,get some trace it dye they use and pour it in the cooling system.Go back the next day and get them to put the magic light on it.
You may now know exactly where the leak is,pinch off the effected tubes and fill the core in the effected area with sillycum.
Should stop it or at least slow it to almost nothing till you have the time/inclination/money to do the job properly.
Goodluck
Andrew

G'day ron have you thought of puting a sealing agent into your cooling system if not try it the stuff to use is caled sealup it's available from supercrap for under 10 bucks and as long as the leaky bit is clean it will seal it up in no time just follow the directions ive used this in my old r31skyline rb30 to fix a minor head gasket leak and it works a treat and still dont leak and it went in 3 yrs ago

cheers

chris

Originally Posted by lokka

G'day ron have you thought of puting a sealing agent into your cooling system if not try it the stuff to use is caled sealup it's available from supercrap for under 10 bucks and as long as the leaky bit is clean it will seal it up in no time just follow the directions ive used this in my old r31skyline rb30 to fix a minor head gasket leak and it works a treat and still dont leak and it went in 3 yrs ago

Actually, Chris I was going to grab the bottle of CarGo Metallic Seal Up that I have in the garage and give it a go. It worked well on the slipped liners of my previous engine.

I had correspondence with the manufacturers a couple of years ago as their instructions leave a bit to be desired. The coolant must be flushed out or it will cause the stuff to go jelly-like and not set.

Ron