Saxo Vtr 2002 heater matrix bypass?

1. SaxoVtrOwner L-plater Joined: Sep 2013 lowestoft Posts: 93 2002 saxo vtr

   #1 1st February 2014, 14:50

   Hi,
   I've got a leak in my heater matrix that keeps filling my drivers footwell with liquid, I know nothing about car engines but have done a search on google and found out that its possible to bypass the heater matrix untill I'm able to get it fixed.
   Is this true?
   If so will it cause any problems?
   
   also if this is possible could some one please post some pics and/or a video of what I need to do please.
   
   just need it as a temp fix till I can get over my uncle's who can help me replace the heater matrix for me.
   
   thanks
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 1st February 2014, 15:16

   If your just driving to your uncles just top it up & it will be fine.
3. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #3 1st February 2014, 15:17

   What you need to do is find the two pipes that feed the matrix through the bulkhead into the cabin. Drain the cooling system,Remove the pipes from the bulkhead most likely you'll need to cut them, then just together using some suitable pipe and some jubilee clips.
   Fill the cooling system and bleed then you are done. You won't have heat inside the car but at least the cooling system for the engine will function as it should
   
   
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4. SaxoVtrOwner L-plater Joined: Sep 2013 lowestoft Posts: 93 2002 saxo vtr

   #4 1st February 2014, 15:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gandi699 What you need to do is find the two pipes that feed the matrix through the bulkhead into the cabin. Drain the cooling system,Remove the pipes from the bulkhead most likely you'll need to cut them, then just together using some suitable pipe and some jubilee clips. Fill the cooling system and bleed then you are done. You won't have heat inside the car but at least the cooling system for the engine will function as it should Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

   Ok thanks, anyone got pics or vid showing what pipes it is I need to connect together, I know basicly nothing about car engines so need showing what pipes it is lol
5. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #5 1st February 2014, 15:31

   I haven't but if you search someone should have made a post about it or a guide
   
   
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6. SaxoVtrOwner L-plater Joined: Sep 2013 lowestoft Posts: 93 2002 saxo vtr

   #6 1st February 2014, 16:02

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gandi699 I haven't but if you search someone should have made a post about it or a guide Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

   I search this forum through google and every thing I found about it had been archived and didn't have pics.
7. SaxoVtrOwner L-plater Joined: Sep 2013 lowestoft Posts: 93 2002 saxo vtr

   #7 4th February 2014, 22:21

   Really in need of help with this.
8. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #8 4th February 2014, 22:27

   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=336115
   
   
   
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