banny Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Had all the work done on my engine, but the heater is rubbish to be fair. There is not blockages in heater matrix or radiator, the flow is perfect, but heat is non existant. The VW mechanic sais this is a common problem with the 110 BHP engine, in that they dont get hot. Temp guage reads 90c so no problem there. Are there any tips to get more heat, thought of putting some carboard in front of rad to block the whole lot off. because it sure is cold in my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 you should be able to get some heat into the car at least. thermostat would be the culprit in most cases but you changed yours didnt you... if the engine gets to 90c then you should get nice warm air into the car. Is the egine hot to the touch? Check matrix pipes from engine. If engine is warm then matrix pipes should be warm. Go from there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banny Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 both pipes from matrix get warm, could the matrix be partially blocked with sludge. Really dreading the possibility of a matrix change, put £500 into reapairing this car already, not sure if my budget can stretch anymore, might have to take on job myself. Tried carboard never made any difference at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I had a Audi A4 TDI "AFN" for a few weeks and a Merc 190E,(buying and selling) I used to drive them to work on alternating days and the A4 heaters never got hot even when the temp gauge was mid way but the Merc would get hot and the heater would but warm. So it may be a case live with it or keep it until the summer and then sell it when the hot weather comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banny Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 yeah seems that way, or change the Matrix. A local plumber has suggested to try some sludge removing stuff he uses for cleaning house heating systems he reckons it is really good and could do the job, apparantly you just leave it in the system for awhile, 2-3 weeks and let it do its stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Central heating systems are made with copper pipe and iron or steel boilers and radiators (usually) so your plumbers sludge remover may not be compatible with aluminium or other metals. Use with caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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