GCDG60 0 Posted September 27, 2011 got no hot air,its not the matrix but ive been told its this valve, anyone got?? vw say they are obselete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted September 27, 2011 I wouldn't bother mate. Just use two small lengths of copper pipe ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 27, 2011 cheers Cazza, but will that be safe, if i dont need it, sounds like a plan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted September 27, 2011 couple of jubilee clips will keep it secure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted September 27, 2011 The valve was a retro-fit as when the coolant got too hot, the matrix failed in some VW's. Try fitting the substitute pipe inlet side with a restricted diameter to slow flow down, so the matrix effective temperature remains cooler if you go the simple way. THe valve would normally do this and vary according to temperature. Well placed dent in the side wall of the pipe. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 27, 2011 could i just drill the old valve out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 27, 2011 You can buy new ones from VW - if you bypass using new pipe then you must replace the matrix with the newer MK3/TT/A3 version Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCDG60 0 Posted September 27, 2011 vw say they are obselete, cant get them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimDoc 0 Posted September 27, 2011 is this the same on a VR?? If so have prob got it. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted September 27, 2011 Only fitted to early cars AFAIK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodmax 0 Posted September 27, 2011 I have one on the early 16v i'm breaking rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
