Thursdave 10 Posted August 11, 2014 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... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted August 11, 2014 I would buy the Heritage one too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 12, 2014 im on the hunt for a matrix for my valver too - i thought valeo were the ones to try & go for.....anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 12, 2014 Yep get a valeo one as the come with both seals that you need too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thursdave 10 Posted August 12, 2014 Where sells the valeo one, then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 12, 2014 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=371113702723&alt=web I got one of these Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 12, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 12, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 12, 2014 valeo part number is 812031 (which is also the one stated in the ebay link from Jon_vr6) trying to find best price.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thursdave 10 Posted August 12, 2014 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 12, 2014 im still hunting but ive found this so far....... http://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/valeo-1103706.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninjasean2005 10 Posted August 12, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 12, 2014 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.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 12, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted August 12, 2014 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.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted August 13, 2014 I've only done one Corrado heater matrix, but the one I removed had a VW part number and was made by Valeo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 14, 2014 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 :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 14, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 14, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 14, 2014 I got the link off Goldie, so thank him ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 14, 2014 I got the link off Goldie, so thank him ;) Due thanks & credit to goldie :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 20, 2014 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 20, 2014 Mine came pretty quickly.. it's now sitting under my desk at work.. just debating when I can face ripping my interior to pieces :| Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted August 20, 2014 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 :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted August 20, 2014 Get some foam type material aswell for the heater box flaps and joins mine where none existant when i did mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
