Heater matrix removal 54 plate 190

[Bernard LPG]

Ok, I know how to get the heater matrix out on my v6. But how do you get it out of a late ZT190?
There are no visible joints in the pipes, unlike my older V6.

[Cymrudragon]

send us a pic if it dont look like

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001588

[Bernard LPG]

That is like my own car but not my mate's here.
I only have my phone, too dark for photo.
But as I said, there are no connectors at all within sight as the pipes eventually disappear up behind the dash. The pipe run looks the same but definitely no connectors at all. The pipes are also painted black.
There are only the crimped connectors on the matrix itself as on mine. I don't really want to open these as they are very difficult to reseal.
This is quite a late production model but I was not aware of a change

[Cymrudragon]

Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

That is like my own car but not my mate's here.
I only have my phone, too dark for photo.
But as I said, there are no connectors at all within sight as the pipes eventually disappear up behind the dash. The pipe run looks the same but definitely no connectors at all. The pipes are also painted black.
There are only the crimped connectors on the matrix itself as on mine. I don't really want to open these as they are very difficult to reseal.
This is quite a late production model but I was not aware of a change

You got me there then bernard ill have a sniff about and see whats what ........is the v8 set up the same as a kv6?? been on rimmers they all seam to be the v6 set up as seen in the pic....strange ...Andrew.... ps what do it look like under the bulkhead , the two rubber in/out pipes feeding the matrix... is there a flanged type connector ????

[Bernard LPG]

Originally Posted by Cymrudragon

You got me there then bernard ill have a sniff about and see whats what ........is the v8 set up the same as a kv6?? been on rimmers they all seam to be the v6 set up as seen in the pic....strange ...Andrew.... ps what do it look like under the bulkhead , the two rubber in/out pipes feeding the matrix... is there a flanged type connector ????

This not the V8, Andrew, it's a V6 190.
The rubber pipes just go thro' a double grommet under the bonnet.
Cannot see what happens inside as it's too high up behind the dash.

I have a poor photo on my phone. If your email is in your profile I can send it

[Cymrudragon]

have a look at this it Said single lenth pipes,.... have they been fitted to the wrong car ????

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001589

number 2 last one on page ....for EXEPT AIR CON.....possable ....or am i clutching at straws.....neever seen this Single lenth pipe befoure but its for a 2004 onwards....

[Bernard LPG]

Originally Posted by Cymrudragon

have a look at this it Said single lenth pipes,.... have they been fitted to the wrong car ????

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001589

number 2 last one on page ....for EXEPT AIR CON.....possable ....or am i clutching at straws.....neever seen this Single lenth pipe befoure but its for a 2004 onwards....

Sounds likely. They were probably running out of parts by then as this one does have A/C and just about every extra.

[Cymrudragon]

Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

Sounds likely. They were probably running out of parts by then as this one does have A/C and just about every extra.

Is it poss to cut said pipes and fitt a joint with a rubber pipe and 2 j-clips or a trip to the scrappys then bernard

[Bernard LPG]

Originally Posted by Cymrudragon

Is it poss to cut said pipes and fitt a joint with a rubber pipe and 2 j-clips or a trip to the scrappys then bernard

Now you've said that, I seem to remember someone doing that. I assumed at the time that he had just given up the struggle to replace those stupid clamps on the 'normal' pipes.

[Cymrudragon]

Originally Posted by Bernard LPG

Now you've said that, I seem to remember someone doing that. I assumed at the time that he had just given up the struggle to replace those stupid clamps on the 'normal' pipes.

They are a nightmare i must admit ....need 4 hands to be honest ...done a fare few and they are all the same flipping clamps , and why they have replaced it with a straight through is well good luck anyway bernard ......let us know how you did it with pics very handy to know how ..