440 Heater Problems

indgepr · Nov 3rd, 2006, 08:24

Basic problem, It doesn't work

Last spring I had a series of problems with leaks in various parts of the cooling system, and poured all sorts of gunk into it in an attempt to delay the fitting of a new radiator ( found the job much easier than expected )

Refilled system and all was well, didn't notice heater not working, as was heading into summer. Now with cold weather here it is very noticable and in danger of suffering frostbite on way to work

Is it possibly just a case of the system not being bled and an air lock in the heater matrix, or have I gunked it up, if just needs bleading a few pointers how done would be helpfull

Cheers

Phil

Paul Clifton · Nov 4th, 2006, 17:17

sounds like you've bunged up the heater matrix!

indgepr · Nov 5th, 2006, 16:35

If it is bunged up how easy is it to replace ?

Is it a part that is sucessfully salvaged from a scrapyard, or better to get a reconditioned unit

Cheers

phil

bob13 · Nov 10th, 2006, 15:24

Hi indgepr
Did you ever find the prob with you heater, i think i have the same prob but speaking to someone today it may be the thermostat as i may have failed open i will let you know how i get on

indgepr · Nov 11th, 2006, 13:00

Cheers please let me know how you get on realy don't fancy replaceing the hesater matrix as it seems like it will be a big job

bob13 · Nov 12th, 2006, 11:47

Replaced thermostat today when i took it out it looked closed and a bit of a mess, put new one in what you know nice warm air out the heaters and the car is running at a more normal temp not so cold.

Nov 3rd, 2006, 08:24	#1
indgepr New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2008 14:38 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: bedford	440 Heater Problems Basic problem, It doesn't work Last spring I had a series of problems with leaks in various parts of the cooling system, and poured all sorts of gunk into it in an attempt to delay the fitting of a new radiator ( found the job much easier than expected ) Refilled system and all was well, didn't notice heater not working, as was heading into summer. Now with cold weather here it is very noticable and in danger of suffering frostbite on way to work Is it possibly just a case of the system not being bled and an air lock in the heater matrix, or have I gunked it up, if just needs bleading a few pointers how done would be helpfull Cheers Phil

Nov 4th, 2006, 17:17	#2
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	No heat sounds like you've bunged up the heater matrix! __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Nov 5th, 2006, 16:35	#3
indgepr New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2008 14:38 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: bedford	Heater If it is bunged up how easy is it to replace ? Is it a part that is sucessfully salvaged from a scrapyard, or better to get a reconditioned unit Cheers phil

Nov 11th, 2006, 13:00	#5
indgepr New Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2008 14:38 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: bedford	Heater Cheers please let me know how you get on realy don't fancy replaceing the hesater matrix as it seems like it will be a big job

Nov 10th, 2006, 15:24	#4
bob13 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2014 21:11 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bridgend View Photos By: bob13	Hi indgepr Did you ever find the prob with you heater, i think i have the same prob but speaking to someone today it may be the thermostat as i may have failed open i will let you know how i get on

Nov 12th, 2006, 11:47	#6
bob13 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2014 21:11 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bridgend View Photos By: bob13	Replaced thermostat today when i took it out it looked closed and a bit of a mess, put new one in what you know nice warm air out the heaters and the car is running at a more normal temp not so cold.

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