Angarak Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I think my heater matrix is leaking on my 2001 Seat Alhambra, has anyone here ever tried replacing one and throw any pointers my way. I've already got the dash out ...just cant see how you get the bloody heater system away from the bulkhead so I can remove the matrix No doubt there are some bolts on the bulkhead holding it in place, but short of taking the engine out, I cant see getting access to them being possible without the aid of some umpa-lumpas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Update: Well, after ruling out the thermostat, water pump, water pipes, radiator, coolant contamination in the oil (head gasket), the end tank cap ...it wasnt the bloody matrix after all Still, I now know why garages charge so much to replace Matrix's...what a ball ache. Going to spend tomorrow putting all the interior back in. Fed up with it now so will be taking it to an ex-VW chap in Haydock to see if he can work out why its overheating like a bar steward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P 17EED Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 they do suffer with the water pump breaking up, i have found this out through experiance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted July 10, 2008 Author Share Posted July 10, 2008 Yes, the OEM water pump uses a plastic impeller which can break off the shaft, I had this problem a while back and changed it with the 'uprated' water pump with brass impeller. I had the pump off a couple days ago to check and it was fine. I must have overtook a nun in the Supra too fast and she cursed me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 He's talking about a Seat Alambra, not a Supra. Never done one on a Seat before but on VWs (like the majority of cars) it's a real PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Its as if they built the Alhambra around the heating system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Its as if they built the Alhambra around the heating system! Same as the Supra then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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