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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Hi i have a standard s2 turbo i got it as a non runner anyway it runs now
the problem i have is the temp gauge goes up to norm like norm but the
blowers blow cold i have just flushed the system and no change i left the
car running for over half an hour temp was up to the top of the norm
blowers was blowing slightly warm any ideas i cant find any blockages
either
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Is all the pipe work to the heater matrix still conected as it should be. if so the heater matrix itself may be blocked.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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check to see if the thermostat has been removed?
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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i will check thermo all pipes are as should be no blocks either
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Check the flaps on the heater box are not stuck or disconnected, also the bowden cables.
The design of the heater matrix means if it gets blocked it will still pass water no problem as it is only an open chamber at the end where the two pipes are, and it relies purely on convection for heat to travel through the matrix, so even though the water goes through ok it could still be blocked, would be worthwhile trying a flushing agent, use a Wynns one and leave in for a few hundred miles, not 10 minutes like the bottle says.
This is what I do, and the crap that comes out and accumulates in the expansion bottle is unbeleivable, and will of course take you an hour to degunge afterwards but worth it.
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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CeeRS Tabetha
i will give it a go
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