Thread: heater matrix not fitting?

have you tried it with the plastic end cap removed?

That's exactly what I done.
I didn't realise it was just a cap, I thought it was a plastic end, like a radiator.
The one that came out did not have the cap on, and as much as I tried, the cap did not seem to be in the housing, although it was a rounded end, so maybe it was just stuck there.
I just cut the foam, and removed the end, went in fine.
It was a ***** of a job, I cut the dash, and then welded it up after.
Just need to find a way to secure the rest of the dash as all the tags are broken and no way to screw it back together.
Hopefully the heat sensor will be set by the morning as I broke it while removing the air duct ( which was the only thing which made the job hard. ) I used some arledite, but seems to be taking hours to set, already been about 5-6 hours and still soft and tacky.
Have worked out the ac not working due to the clutch, and cruise I believe is going to be the module, but lots more testing yet.
Going to wire up the stereo properly, as there are speakers which were wired up to power, which made a good noise every now and then.
When I tried the heater it filled the car up with smoke which is a little worrying, but I have no idea how long it had been bypassed.
Any way, with a little more time i may get to drive it for the first time

Simon

You've got around 3 weeks to get it sorted before W4 Challenge

I hope the rest of the project comes together a bit easier than what you've experienced so far.

Gary

I know, I still haven't even driven it, other than a test drive, and I took it to w4 meeting.
Am I likely to hit bumpers and things like that, like what the disco 2's do?
I haven't looked into it yet, but any advice on recovery points?
I have a factory tow bar, not the Reece style, I guess that will be ok for the rear if I remove the tow ball thing.
I'd love to sort out some type of locker for the front, but no funds at the moment. I think I will be caught out after having tc all round in the disco.