robwillz 10 Posted March 19, 2014 hey guys. ive had my corrado vr6 for a week today.. BUT i have a slight problem with the heaters. they blow hot and cold air but looks like steam is coming from the vents. and smells abit musky. all the windows mist up and dont clear unless i wipe them but comes back after a while hopefuly its nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 19, 2014 Sounds like your heater matrix has given up the ghost mate. Either that or you have quite a leak into the cabin somewhere, and the stale water is causing the condensation and smell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robwillz 10 Posted March 19, 2014 :( hope not as old owner claims its been changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 19, 2014 Don't drive it until it's been checked - very dangerous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted March 19, 2014 If youve got steam coming from the vents then 90% its the heatermatrix check the coolant level on the header tank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robwillz 10 Posted March 20, 2014 ive had a look at her today, took the coolant tank cap off today after driving to work. (12miles away)but it was a orange rusty colour, but it went all over the place just spewed out. so had a look for the heater matrix on my lunch break. but noticed on the passenger side footwell was wet. but only on one side closest to centre console. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted March 20, 2014 Have a read http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?t=45452 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robwillz 10 Posted March 20, 2014 :( looks a long ass boring job :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted March 20, 2014 bad timing mate :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted March 20, 2014 :( looks a long ass boring job :( Did you think you were going to have it easy with a Corrado? :lol: welcome to reality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Summers coming, bypass it with plumbers copper pipe and fittings. Mine arrived with this fitted Edited March 20, 2014 by Dox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robwillz 10 Posted March 20, 2014 yehh il be bypassing it tomorrow. just pain in the arse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted March 21, 2014 Summers coming, bypass it with plumbers copper pipe and fittings. Mine arrived with this fitted Where did they manage to fit the cat litter? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted March 21, 2014 Where did they manage to fit the cat litter?[/ What? Don't tell me you didn't know about filling the matrix with cat litter ? . It takes the smell of coolant away ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robwillz 10 Posted March 23, 2014 well ive bypassed it now but im stuck with soaking wet carpet on the passenger side. anything i can do to dry it? ive put down some towels to try soak it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted March 23, 2014 You're best bet is wait for a dry day,take all the carpet out and stick it in the washing machine,the sound insulation may/may not be salvageable.No longer available,but plenty down the breakers,or eBay. For now,newspaper is good for soaking up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robwillz 10 Posted March 23, 2014 dont think the misses will be inpressed with me doing that haha. can i not use a carpet shampooer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted March 23, 2014 When I did my carpets,I took them out and used a vax,I replaced my insulation with a non absorbent type,on a warm day,the carpets don't take long to dry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robwillz 10 Posted March 23, 2014 ok great thanks for your help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
