Heater matrix failed

[Moz1000]

Brave boy! Impressed xx

 

[Contigo]

Yep really is a big job to tackle but you will be able to do it I'm sure. Well done mate...

 

[mjheathcote]

Thanks for making notes and photographs, it will be very useful for many in years to come.
Are you fitting a standard crimped matrix, or one with fully brazed end caps?
I remember changing the radiator on my Elise that split its crimped end caps, and fitted a fully brazed aluminium one instead.
To change the radiator, you had to remove the whole front end clam shell, didn't want to do that again....or the next owner!

 

[maverick]

Just replacing it with a standard one .

A little update , was hoping to remove the dash tonight ready to tackle the matrix tomorrow but run in to a bit of a pickle , I have all the dash lose now and all connectors disconnected but couldn't figure out how to get it pass the steering wheel was getting a little frustrated and the light had gone so decided to leave it for tomorrow now . I will have a better look tomorrow in the light but I might just remove the steering wheel and paddles etc but I'll see tomorrow .

 

[philw696]

Steering wheel got to come off that's the easy part mate

 

[maverick]

At last , decided to take the wheel off in the end

 

[safrane]

Looking good...well looks a mess but I guess thats what required.

 

[midlifecrisis]

How much loose change have you found? Now you've gone this far, carpets out and de-louse? ;-)

 

[maverick]

Yep the drivers side was wet with coolant so they are out to dry , here's all the bits that came out
Tomorrow's job matrix out !!!

 

[CatmanV2]

Cleaner than my kitchen!

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

Not eating at your house Mr C! Lol

 

[maverick]

Cleaner than my kitchen!

C

To be fair I have only just finished the garage referb including celing , cupboards and painting all ready for her to go in once I finished this little job !

 

[conaero]

At last , decided to take the wheel off in the end
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I see my brother bought his 4200 round and helped you.

 

[CatmanV2]

Not eating at your house Mr C! Lol

Excellent!

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

At last , decided to take the wheel off in the end
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Nice pedals... ;-) where did you get them from

 

[maverick]

Nice pedals... ;-) where did you get them from

Funny you should say that I made them my self ;-)

 

[philw696]

And first class they are as I have them in my car here in New Zealand

 

[CatmanV2]

And first class they are as I have them in my car here in New Zealand

I hear they are jolly good as well

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

I've STILL got to fit mine! I'm free tomorrow but not got them with me....doh!

 

[mjheathcote]

I hear they are jolly good as well

C

Yep, they are!