JoelP
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| posted on 12/8/03 at 05:05 PM |
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Removing the Matrix
If i was to remove the heater matrix of my 1600 pinto, do i plug the two pipes, or do i have to link them together?
Whats the best way to plug them, weld or cork?!
Ta in advance!
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blueshift
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| posted on 12/8/03 at 05:23 PM |
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do you mean set the engine up so it will run without a heater?
I think the heater control lever opens and closes a valve, so in the cold position nothing flows through the heater. so the engine doesn't
require flow and you can seal the hoses. I THINK. maybe not.
not sure about the best way to seal them. epoxy a plate on at the block? I would be scared to weld a block myself, and I doubt a cork would be much
cop.
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ChrisW
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| posted on 12/8/03 at 05:51 PM |
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On my XR2 I just connected them together. Didn't appear to be a valve to cut off the flow. Runs (and cools) fine!
Chris
My gaff my rules
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 12/8/03 at 08:13 PM |
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peice of copper pipe n some hose clips
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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blueshift
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| posted on 12/8/03 at 08:40 PM |
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epoxy and a plate might be a tiiiiny weeeeeny bit lighter 
actualy maybe as much as a semi-weeeeeny bit lighter, if you consider the coolant that won't be in that loop of tube.
please note I am being quite silly.
[Edited on 12/8/03 by blueshift]
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JoelP
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| posted on 13/8/03 at 08:17 AM |
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Cheers all. Copper pipe sounds right, ill have a look and see....
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