The Matrix

[steveo]

Is the Haynes manual correct in saying to remove the heater matrix the complete dash board needs to be removed to remove the heater from the car and hence remove the matrix??

[VIPERONE]

pm coops, he is the matrix guru on here

[MAXIBOY]

no but it needs lifting undoing and lifting up. then you can move the heater down and get the matrix out.

[number1]

As maxiboy said, have to get the dash loose, move it back as best you can without snapping anything, especially wires etc, then you can wiggle the matrix out, you have to take wipers and scuttle off to get to two bolts holding in the blower assembly in, so you can move it back to get the pipes on the matrix through the bulkhead

Dave

[Coops]

pm coops, he is the matrix guru on here

not sure where you got that mate, never even done one!

h/g and cambelt changes with engine in situ are my bread n butter! :P

[number1]

id prefer the headgasket and cambelt change to a heater matrix, Not because it's easier, the matrix aint hard, just fiddly and annoying!
Engines are my thing lol

[Coops]

[steveo]

Same here - engines anyday - hate fiddly screws and fixings

[steveo]

Wel the new matrix is in and working. One of the plastic connection pipes had broken off. Not too much of a job as i thought it would be - just hope the heater gets nice and hot after all this.

[Coops]

good work mate, now contrary to Gunner belief, how hard was it in the end as i feel i may have to do it one day?