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Pennywise **
Joined: 19 Sep 2013 Posts: 71 Location: Derby
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Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 21:54 Post subject: |
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Hi is this the same procedure for a 3.1 '94 bighorn? My heater only blows luke warmish so would this be a blocked matrix? The two pipes that go through the firewall felt 'crunchy' when i squashed them between my fingers. Maybe theyre full of sludge. Any ideas? Thanks all matt |
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bg trooper ***
Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Posts: 135 Location: Bulgaria
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:55 Post subject: replacing the heater matrix |
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Hi all, it seems like I am going to have to replace my heater matrix.Thanks all for the helpful info on this subject.I just wish I could see the photos that have been posted.I don't really understand this photo bucket problem ?. Before I start to remove my dash, can anyone confirm that this is definitely my problem.Symptoms are when putting on the heater, I can smell antifreeze very strong, and it even puts a grease film on the wind screen which then mists up very quickly.If I then switch on the fan,it blows a fog , smelling of antifreeze into the cab. If any one has any guidance or advice I would be very grateful. 4jx1 3litre manual gear box 2002.Hoping this cant be as fiddley as when I replaced the o.r.p.s. |
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drew m ***
Joined: 08 Nov 2015 Posts: 154 Location: falkirk
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 9:59 Post subject: |
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Hi
Google photo bucket hotlink fix to get photos back.
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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 16:54 Post subject: |
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Sounds like the matrix. It is a full dash and centre console out job, you need to be inside to do it as it will likely take 2 days to complete.
Skills wise, its pretty easy, if you are confident with spanners. Just dozens of 10mm bolts and screws really, once the dash is out of the car its all there right in front of you, nothing complicated really. When you remove the steering wheel, the centre pad is held in place with 4 Torx screws, fitted from the back: get a small mirror and its just a bit fiddly getting to the screw heads, they are angled outwards. Slacken off the centre nut (wheel nut brace is the right size), then rock the wheel off, it will fly off and smack you in the mush if you remove the nut!
I'll look for my pictures from when I did mine and send them you if I can...in all honesty its just a matter of undoing bolts and a few nuts, until its loose _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 17:12 Post subject: |
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drew m....
I've tried adding the google chrome extension, the image where my pics are has changed, but when I click on the tiny image, I get an error message...can't even see my own pictures
Time to sack Photobucket, its a proper pain to use now, so many adverts, and I'm not paying them a large monthly fee! _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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drew m ***
Joined: 08 Nov 2015 Posts: 154 Location: falkirk
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2018 17:37 Post subject: |
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I found it easier to do it through Firefox.
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bg trooper ***
Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Posts: 135 Location: Bulgaria
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Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 9:15 Post subject: replacing the heater matrix |
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Thankyou for that boost of confidence folks.I may wait until the weather warms up a bit.I am getting used to driving a very cold car at the moment.If anyone can send me a few pics I would be very gratefull.I still cant seem to get the hang of this photo bucket prob.I am better with nuts and bolts. |
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moonoroof ***
Joined: 04 Feb 2007 Posts: 221 Location: IRELAND
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Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 23:31 Post subject: |
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I think there's a product that you can put into the cooling system that will clear a blockage in the matrix.
Worth a try. |
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bg trooper ***
Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Posts: 135 Location: Bulgaria
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:34 Post subject: replacing the heater core |
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Hi again, can anyone help me please? I need to buy a new heater core for my 3litre Isuzu trooper,2001, 4jx1 engine.I am struggling to find one in the u.k. I will get it shipped out here to Bulgaria if I can find one.Any ideas please where to look? |
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Red Robbo Lifetime member
Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 4129 Location: Where ever I happen to be in my imagination but mainly Far East Sussex
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eithan h Moderator
Joined: 11 Dec 2005 Posts: 8195 Location: oxfordish
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 19:10 Post subject: |
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or we can supply you with a used heater core |
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bg trooper ***
Joined: 26 Aug 2014 Posts: 135 Location: Bulgaria
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Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2018 16:19 Post subject: replacing heater core |
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Hi ethian, I have asked trooper dan if he cane source a new heater core. I can get a second hand one over here, but thought that a new one may last a bit longer.Although my experience of getting Chinese spare parts is not a good one. Spring is coming here soon so I am not in any sort of pannick, thankfully. |
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