Home > Technical (L322) > HAS ANYONE DONE A HEATER MATRIX FLUSH? |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3954 |
Is it not just a case of disconnecting both heater hoses and connecting one of them to a mains pressure garden hose. Doesn’t sound too difficult. |
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1st Mar 2022 12:47pm |
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abs66 Member Since: 26 Apr 2016 Location: Warrington Posts: 93 |
I'm hoping so, but just in case there is something I could break, a heads up, dont do this kind of warning would be very much appreciated if you see what I mean.
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1st Mar 2022 12:55pm |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3954 |
Bear in mind the heater matrix is simply aluminium fins set onto a copper or aluminium tube (s) which will be able to withstand pressure significantly in excess of mains pressure especially when one end would be open. To be honest l would be very surprised the tubes would be blocked but you never know. |
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1st Mar 2022 1:00pm |
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abs66 Member Since: 26 Apr 2016 Location: Warrington Posts: 93 |
Absolutely why I want to try the flush before undertaking a £1000 repair that may not fix the issue.
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1st Mar 2022 1:16pm |
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DrRob Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Petersfield, Hampshire Posts: 4227 |
Name and shame the specialist who put the wrong coolant in! 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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1st Mar 2022 1:49pm |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3954 |
Just noticed there are three pipes connected to the heater matrix, two flows in and one return out. The heater matrix is split into to chambers left and right. If you do decide to use a hose you may need to do each pipe in turn just to be sure. |
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1st Mar 2022 1:57pm |
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JayGee Member Since: 27 Jul 2021 Location: London Posts: 2661 |
How could anyone put the wrong coolant in on a modern car - it's like filling a diesel car with petrol or vice versa. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322) |
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1st Mar 2022 6:35pm |
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Gsxr1250dave Member Since: 20 Oct 2018 Location: London Posts: 835 |
It is as simple as shoving a garden hose into each inlet 1 at a time and turning the hose on have the outlet connected up to another hose going into a big bucket so you can see what comes out. |
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1st Mar 2022 6:53pm |
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abs66 Member Since: 26 Apr 2016 Location: Warrington Posts: 93 |
Unfortunately, I'm a short arse, and can't reach!
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15th Mar 2022 1:11pm |
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