matty01

...im pretty sure mine is leaking and want to know if the uk scooby matrix will flow coolant even when control is turned to cold (does the control move a flap to control airflow or a valve to shut off coolant flow to the matrix)
Cheers.

dij

On the uk 99 it is a constant flowing matrix without a valve.

The heat is controlled by the flap

matty01

Thanks,i feared as much

dij

You could probably loop the pipe under the bonnet to stop it from leeking.
If you need one I can supply you with a matrix.
I feel sorry for the bugger who has to fit it though

ademid

Fitting is not as bad as you might think. I did it on my MY96 took about 6hrs total and thats without knowing what I was doing. Personally I was unhappy with quotes of upward of £5-600 for someone else to do it.

Cost me about £90 all in (second hand matrix, antifreeza etc)

As long as you take your time and can live with seeing the interior very very empty it's definately doable. I know that someone else did theirs shortly after I did mine and they agreed it wasn't that bad.

Ade

matty01

If you had to do another one how would you do it differently?

matty01

bttt,any advice on how to/not to do the job anyone please?