bodge fix heater matrix by pass

[matt_corradovr6 0]

heater matrix has blown and car is sat doing nothing. what is the best way to by pass the matrix so that the car can be driven. i have read about using 22mm copper pipe, but is it ok to use pipes soldered to create the right shape so that the coolant pipes remain in shape and the coolant can recirculate . was thinking 3 sections of 22mm pipe joined by two 90 degree sleeeves, soldered as per household plumbing. would this take the pressure and the heat???

 

 

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[double-6s 0]

Save yourself loads of hassle mate...

 

Go to wickes or similar and buy a flexible pipe repair kit. It's corrugated copper, so you just bend it back on itself and it fits perfectly. No cutting or soldering etc.

 

It will definately take the heat and pressure.

[NottsCounty 0]

I can vouch for all of the above - I covered 300 odd miles with mine on and no problems :D

[matt_corradovr6 0]

do these kits come in different lenghs etc ( any one have a pic?) cos i looked in b and q and the one they had was too long and did not bend enough before it split and had a fixing on the end to screw onto another fixing made of nylon