Replacing the heater matrix this weekend

[Dutch24V 0]

One thing though, as the monkeys at my local VW dealer don't know - will a new matrix from VW have the valve in it to stop coolant p*ssing all over my floor when it fails, or do I have to buy this valve seperately??

 

Dutch

[Henny 0]

has it got a 'B' suffix on the part number?

 

If it has, then it's got the valves built in... 8) If it's for a VR6 then it should have the valves in it anyway though... 8)

[Dutch24V 0]

Apparently the C matrix is now the same part as a golf 4 matrix? - which I presume has the valve built in.

 

I will check the part number tonight to be sure though.

 

Cheers...

[Henny 0]

ah, your car will be LHD then seeing as you're in Holland? In that case, I have no idea, sorry... :|

[saysomestuff 0]

The car was recalled on this, I doubt they'd sell the faulty unit any time after the fault was discovered

[Dutch24V 0]

Saysomestuff: That's my thinking too, but just wanted to be sure.

 

Henny: Do you think there'll be a difference then between RHD & LHD? I don't see why?

 

Will check part number anyhow later tonight...

[Henny 0]

yeah, The parts ARE different for LHD and RHD... the pipes come out of the matrix and through the bulkhead at a different angle. :roll: