Not on the Escort unfortunatly But on my Cavalier 2.0 16v Red Top.

I'm not getting any heat inside the cabin And its getting chilly in the mornings now

I've flushed:

The Rad = Running clear
The Matrix = Running clear
All pipe work = Running clear
Replaced the themostate (complete with new housing)

And its still not getting hot, although there is a very slight raise in the temperature now

The cable is also fixed onto the heater slider on the dash.

If the matrix is fubar, would it not release any heat out although let water run thru it? I'm still thinking along the lines of an air lock but the dont seem to be a bleed valve on the rad anywhere

Also when i put the red top into the car, could it be that the water pipes are connected wrong?

Any help/advice would be of a great help

 

yep, just wear a thicker jumper and maybe a balaclava when its really warm, oh and dont forget the gloves


sorry

 

Helpful as ever

 

Pipes going to matrix really really hot?

And exit pipe almost as hot?

 

I will remember that when ya need some cash
Anyway you wasnt helpfull the other night with that 50+yr old bird

 

Neil Clark

Thats the thing, no their not. Both are a simular temperature and only very mildly warm. But the pipe out the side of the block gets red hot and that meets up with the both via a solid pipe.

 

If pipes are not red hot then thats your problem. Checked for blocks in metal pipe? no blead on pipe itself?

 

Benn 304R

You dig your own holes mate, a lesson has been learnt.

 

Also tried running with NO thermostat? just to see like

 

Neil Clark

You mean the metal one that go thru the bulkhead?

 

Neil Clark

Even tho its a brand spanker?

 

No sure on cavs about the pipework, either theres a bleed your missing or a block but if pipes aint getting hot then the matrix cant get hot, got any pics?

 

Never had a new thing broke when you get it? test it before you put it in? dont think its that anyway as water should bypass it to matrix anyway

 

chances are you got the same prob my clio has, got my dad 2 flush it with a jetwash and no joy, i did it myself a couple days ago thru both holes loads of times and its now slightly warmer than it is!!! chances are theres still loads of gunk in the matrix so water is passing thru but its not radiating the heat properly!! if their easy to chance on a cav then its worth just changing it!! was gonna on the clio but its a dash out job which is a cnut to do

Someone on here suggested stucking 1/2 cup of washing powder to clean it all out leaving it to run bout 1.2 hr but have yet to try it

 

I said to do it lol, IT WORKS

 

defo

Even I have limits and that was way past them

 

Hmmm may have to give that a go....

Should i use bio or non-bio?

 

Whatever you can nick of the wife!

 

Neil Clark

Wife?

 

Best thing i ever did, never used an iron, hoover or washing machine!

 

 

Tried the washing powder?

 

No

We only have liquid

 

I'd suggest you have an air lock or a blocked pipe.

 

bypass the two pipes together in the bay, see if they get hot then, if they do, you know your matrix is blocked, thats the first thing to try mate.

 

arnt cavs self bleeding aswell?

dont recall there being any bleed points on mine?

 

Good idea fella, i think i'll try that before the washing powder

 

LOL, the washing powder works!. My taxi's done 460k miles in 9 years and the heaters are crap from the factory!, after the washing powder its like spain in ther now!

 

I would have thought the fact that the heat is slightly better after flushing the matrix but still not good enuff would tell you chances are the matrix is fooked?!

 

Toe Knee

I dunno thats why i asked