Heater Matrix and AC?

[ivor Fastun 0]

Hi guys, sadly my heater matrix decided to empty itself allover my luvly new matts!

Sadly i think it was my own fault tho, i was just checking levels in the car and overfilled the coolant resivoir, only by half an inch at the most. I then drove 200 miles up north, steam started coming out my vents and the rest is history. I suspect there was a weakness in the Heater matrix and the added pressure from the over filled expansion tank caused it to crack.

Having read about it on this forum many times i just got on with the job of changing it. Ive stripped out the full dash (i know you dont have to but since my fan is knackered too i decided it might be best), ive disconnected the matrix and used a small piece of pipe to connect the inlet and outlet to form a loop. Hopefully this will hold while i drive to work and back.

 

Now im a bit stuck, ive got davia AC in my car, does this use the same matrix as the standard car? I also dont want to drop the whole AC unit out so is there any way of just diconnecting the matrix surround from the AC and fan assembly?

 

Ive picked up a new matrix from GSFparts for £42, im chomping at the bit to fit it so any advice would be great!

 

ps i also found the foam of the doors of the heater control has fallen into bits revealing the holes, no-wonder my hot was never really hot and my cold really cold!!

[dinkus 10]

I know that the heater box itself is different and the fan for an AC car is a beefier item, but not sure about the actual matrix itself I'm afraid.

[ivor Fastun 0]

Thanks for the reply, i changed the matrix and i can def say its the same matrix as the standard one. Ive been taking pics so hopefully ill find time to make a guide for the wiki!