Heater Matrix - where to get?

[Thursdave 10]

hi folks - the heater matrix in my G60 has decided to do an impression of a sieve... Grand.

 

Anyway, I've had a quick scout online and there's quite a few options for replacements, and I was wondering what other people have used/would recommend?

 

VW Heritage list one for the Corrados at a very reasonable £27,i mentions being an 'upgraded Mk3' part. make is apparently Hans Pries (German make that supplies spares for VWAG and other german makes)

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Heater-Matrix-Mk2-3-Golf-Jetta-for-RHD-vehicle-1H2819031A_act_shop.product_pID_16384118.htm?crumbStartPage=1

 

 

GSF list a couple - 'Standard' quality for £33, or 'Premium' quality for a whopping £47.. No mention as to make of either, sadly.

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/178vg0040 standard

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/178vg0041 premium

 

ECP list a couple too, the first being worryingly cheap. Just £12.84. :/ http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_1.8_1991/p/car-parts/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/heating/heater-matrix/?214440011&1&8964887352ac5dd8ef6cb234b3b9d6fc69ad75b4&000189

Second is a more expected £23: http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_1.8_1991/p/car-parts/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/heating/heater-matrix/?214440180&1&f12a938ea332a278f97b666c874f403700977579&000189

 

Fastrads list one for £27.30

http://www.fastrads.co.uk/partfinder/?id=5&manu=Volkswagen&model=Corrado&year=1991&engine=1.8&trim=Standard%20Trim&ModelType=&doors=3&transmission=Manual&varientguid=141a3d86-1298-403b-bb28-7290c9bc4b0b&varient=1.8%20G60%203d

 

 

Any ideas? Personally I'm leaning towards the VW Heritage one - it's reasonably priced, and they wouldn't sell it if it was crap...

[clumpy1 11]

I would buy the Heritage one too.

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

im on the hunt for a matrix for my valver too - i thought valeo were the ones to try & go for.....anyone?

[Jon_vr6 1]

Yep get a valeo one as the come with both seals that you need too

[Thursdave 10]

Where sells the valeo one, then?

[Jon_vr6 1]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371113702723&alt=web

 

I got one of these

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

Where sells the valeo one, then?

 

im trying to locate one online but am at work, i will post as soon as i find a supplier

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371113702723&alt=web

 

I got one of these

 

good call, thanks - looks rather more pricey than i was expecting

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

valeo part number is 812031 (which is also the one stated in the ebay link from Jon_vr6)

 

trying to find best price....

[Thursdave 10]

Holy moly that's pricey. I think I'll go with the one from vw heritage to be honest. Need to order some bits from there anyway, oil filters etc.

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

im still hunting but ive found this so far.......

 

http://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/valeo-1103706.html

[Ninjasean2005 10]

Try B&B Componants, I have always used them for parts and found them really good. There telephone number is 01622 685308 or try there website. I hope this helps

[Goldie 2]

What are the seals you need?

 

I bought a Valeo one recently and don't recall there being seals in with it..ill dig it out and have a look..

[Jon_vr6 1]

There are two one long thin one with self-adhesive on which goes around the matrix body and a small rectangle one which goes between the plastic part and the metal part of matrix

[Goldie 2]

There are two one long thin one with self-adhesive on which goes around the matrix body and a small rectangle one which goes between the plastic part and the metal part of matrix

 

Nice one and they are present.. The long one is tatty but can easily make another one..

[Mike Edwards 0]

I've only done one Corrado heater matrix, but the one I removed had a VW part number and was made by Valeo.

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

im still hunting but ive found this so far.......

 

http://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/valeo-1103706.html

 

spoke to their online team - they do not have stock & cant get any :(

[Jim 1]

Bit more expensive but, I just bought one of these last night to replace my blown matrix..

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Valeo-Heat-Exchanger-Interior-Heating-for-VW-812031-/371113702723?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

Bit more expensive but, I just bought one of these last night to replace my blown matrix..

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Valeo-Heat-Exchanger-Interior-Heating-for-VW-812031-/371113702723?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:3160

 

Nice thanks Jim!! :D

[Jim 1]

I got the link off Goldie, so thank him ;)

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

I got the link off Goldie, so thank him ;)

 

Due thanks & credit to goldie :)

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

for anyone else looking....

 

also available from the same 'shop' as the ebay shop but via their amazon alternative & is very slightly cheaper @ £58.85

 

http://www.partshop247.co.uk/VALEO-exchanger-interior-heating-812031/dp/B00BIGRI6E?field_availability=-1&field_browse=1676248031&field_keywords=1755&field_price=5000-9999&id=VALEO+exchanger+interior+heating+812031&ie=UTF8&refinementHistory=price%2Cbrandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Csize_name&searchBinNameList=brandtextbin%2Csubjectbin%2Ccolor_map%2Cprice%2Csize_name&searchKeywords=1755&searchNodeID=1676248031&searchPage=1&searchRank=salesrank&searchSize=12&ktype=1755&vhno=0&make=VW&model=Corrado&year=1995&variant=53I%20[1988-1995]%20Coupe&type=2.9%20VR6&totcat=9

[Jim 1]

Mine came pretty quickly.. it's now sitting under my desk at work.. just debating when I can face ripping my interior to pieces :|

[g0ldf1ng3r 13]

Mine came pretty quickly.. it's now sitting under my desk at work.. just debating when I can face ripping my interior to pieces :|

 

great news its arrived Jim! I'm having those exact same thoughts as i type this - though i really need to have it done & my valver mot'd before 9th sept

 

Ive read through Kris' guide many timesm which helps settle the jangling mind, & having managed to get all but 2 of the pics i think it should really help.

 

If i get mine done & you still havent attempted it yet then we are not too far away from each other & might be able to lend a hand :)

[Jon_vr6 1]

Get some foam type material aswell for the heater box flaps and joins mine where none existant when i did mine