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 richgti6
Regular  Location: plymouth Registered: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 104 Status: Offline |
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Can anybody offer me some advice please? my heater matrix is going and I cant really afford to get it changed so thought I would bypass it. Is there anybody that has done this? if so, does anybody know the size of the pipe and where is best to join it and how? any pictures would be appreciated just so Im clear with what Im doing. I'm a novice when it comes to cars. Thanks for any help |
 Posted 7th May 2009 at 21:34
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jonnie205
Seasoned Pro Location: Bicester Registered: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 4,146 Status: Offline |
Post #2
pull both heather matrix pipes off engine.connect outlets on engine together using a piece of pipe or blank the outlets with hose blanks. refil rad with coolant. bleed system |
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Posted 7th May 2009 at 23:16
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puglover
Banned! Location: Far out there Registered: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 6,096 Status: Offline |
Post #3
this is what ive done was going to FAQ it but couldnt be assed one end is 19mm one is 22mm get a 180 degree 22mm bend from demon motorsport off ebay, then get a 22mm - 22mm hose joiner and another piece of straight reducer 22mm-19mm and cut it to length and join.  Cost about |
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Posted 7th May 2009 at 23:26
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Rich E
Forum Admin Location: Hertfordshire Registered: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 7,759 Status: Offline |
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That's tidy  ________________________________________ Rich |
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Posted 7th May 2009 at 23:34
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,825 Status: Offline |
Post #5
One end is 22mm is it? I've got a 19mm U-bend bit of pipe from Siliconhoses.com on mine, slightly chopped at one end. Thought it was a bit tight... ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 7th May 2009 at 23:47
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monkeyman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sunny St Albans Registered: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,955 Status: Offline |
Post #6
If both ends were 22mm you could plumb in your own in car radiator.Mmmm toasty ________________________________________ Spanner Monkeys Monkey SpannerForum Search Clicky |
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Posted 8th May 2009 at 00:06
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birk
Seasoned Pro  Location: Doncaster Registered: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 7,032 Status: Offline |
Post #7
You not having any heaters then puglover/adam-b ?________________________________________ Dimma + Gt35 turbo = Solid rear beam mounts £130 07889376885 Dan |
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Posted 8th May 2009 at 00:13
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puglover
Banned! Location: Far out there Registered: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 6,096 Status: Offline |
Post #8
nope to much weight nah i figured my matrix was kerput as i was nearly dieing from coolant fumes when driving so figured instead of spending money on a matrix id bypass it rip the heater out, save some weight and buy heated screen. will also allow me to run a cage bar across inside the dash as this is part of the Custom cages cage ill be fitting eventually and besides feeling cold is all in the mind.  I may come to regret this yet but ill save the heater in case i need it back. Apparantly it gets hot inside the car with no carpet anyway from the exhaust etc. |
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Posted 8th May 2009 at 00:27
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birk
Seasoned Pro Location: Doncaster Registered: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 7,032 Status: Offline |
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crazy ladIve been thinking about taking mine out and having no dash, but i reckon when it comes to winter i'd regret it, i dont have a heated screen like you will. ________________________________________ Dimma + Gt35 turbo =Solid rear beam mounts £130 07889376885 Dan |
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Posted 8th May 2009 at 16:42
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,808 Status: Offline |
Post #10
hmm, why spend ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 8th May 2009 at 16:55
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black 6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 2,089 Status: Offline |
Post #11
welshpug! wrote: hmm, why spend
________________________________________ Although it's no longer available new, it's worth trying to get hold of a good example second-hand. As GTi's get tubbier and cooler, it's nice to remind yourself of why insurance companies hate hot-hatches so much.-Top Gear on the 6 Apr '01. Black 6 |
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Posted 8th May 2009 at 19:07
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puglover
Banned! Location: Far out there Registered: 08 Jun 2006 Posts: 6,096 Status: Offline |
Post #12
welshpug! wrote: hmm, why spend
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Posted 8th May 2009 at 23:47
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richgti6
Regular Location: plymouth Registered: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 104 Status: Offline |
Post #13
Thanks guys. Might just buy a 10 pound heater for the cigarette lighter off ebay until I can afford to get it fixed properly! |
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Posted 11th May 2009 at 21:12
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farmer
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southend On Sea Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Status: Offline |
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Cheers for the pic John, have now copied that setup on my car ________________________________________ Long live the Sigma 6 Team Phase 1 supercharged XBL ID: farmer uk1 |
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Posted 21st May 2009 at 21:11
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dr-evil
Senior User  Location: Crewe Registered: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 901 Status: Offline |
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welshpug! wrote: hmm, why spend
________________________________________ Cad Monkey will work for chocolate biscuits....I'm not kidding |
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Posted 21st May 2009 at 21:47
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720puggti
Seasoned Pro  Location: West London Registered: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 1,069 Status: Offline |
Post #16
i think my heater matric is blocked too! but i don't think i'll bypass it although is that a nice set up you have puglover i don't think i'd be able to survive without the heater. especially in the winter!________________________________________ Deepak Gohil |
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Posted 22nd May 2009 at 00:52
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mattgti6phase2
Seasoned Pro  Location: inside my 6 abusing the tarmac!! Registered: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 2,371 Status: Offline |
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puglover wrote: this is what ive done was going to FAQ it but couldnt be assed one end is 19mm one is 22mm get a 180 degree 22mm bend from demon motorsport off ebay, then get a 22mm - 22mm hose joiner and another piece of straight reducer 22mm-19mm and cut it to length and join. Cost about Is this the OD of the piping?? ________________________________________ Team Nile 6 Team: 40.2 MPG 5 x a 306 owner! currently abusing type r's in a town near you ™  I truely live for the 306 ® Build date: 29th October 1997 Wednesday's car midweek madness  |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 11:39
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jbradders
Regular  Location: Strood Registered: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 150 Status: Offline |
Post #18
ID of the hoses |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 11:47
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mattgti6phase2
Seasoned Pro Location: inside my 6 abusing the tarmac!! Registered: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 2,371 Status: Offline |
Post #19
Would one piece of 22mm ID hose do the job to as I'm guessing you'd be able to clamp the hose tight enough on the end which is 19mm? ________________________________________ Team Nile 6Team: 40.2 MPG 5 x a 306 owner! currently abusing type r's in a town near you ™ I truely live for the 306 ® Build date: 29th October 1997 Wednesday's car midweek madness |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 13:04
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,784 Status: Offline |
Post #20
You possibly could clamp it tight enough Matt, but to be honest for peace of mind I would get the correct size. Not worth the risk IMO of having a coolant leak and HG pop. ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 13:15
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mattgti6phase2
Seasoned Pro Location: inside my 6 abusing the tarmac!! Registered: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 2,371 Status: Offline |
Post #21
Very true. This is only a temp fix as my matrix has started to leak and completely fog up the inside of my car  so just gonna bypass for 2 weeks until my mate can help me rip the dash out.So to clarify 1x22mm ID pipe 1x19mm ID pipe and 1x19mm ID - 22mm ID straight connector? Also whilst this thread is still on topic, I'm completely removing the AC matrix and box for non AC as i have the AC delete set up. My question is will the fan switch still work with the existing fan speed switch or will i need the non AC switch which has speeds labelled 1-4?? ________________________________________ Team Nile 6Team: 40.2 MPG 5 x a 306 owner! currently abusing type r's in a town near you ™ I truely live for the 306 ® Build date: 29th October 1997 Wednesday's car midweek madness |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 13:32
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,784 Status: Offline |
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mattgti6phase2 wrote: So to clarify 1x22mm ID pipe 1x19mm ID pipe and 1x19mm ID - 22mm ID straight connector? This is correct.mattgti6phase2 wrote: Also whilst this thread is still on topic, I'm completely removing the AC matrix and box for non AC as i have the AC delete set up. My question is will the fan switch still work with the existing fan speed switch or will i need the non AC switch which has speeds labelled 1-4?? What is an "AC delete setup" ?  ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 15:29
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,808 Status: Offline |
Post #23
a 306 rallye  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 15:47
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mattgti6phase2
Seasoned Pro Location: inside my 6 abusing the tarmac!! Registered: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 2,371 Status: Offline |
Post #24
Also are all non AC matrix's the same across the 306 range? Or will I be presented with a million and one options from my local motor factors? ________________________________________ Team Nile 6Team: 40.2 MPG 5 x a 306 owner! currently abusing type r's in a town near you ™ I truely live for the 306 ® Build date: 29th October 1997 Wednesday's car midweek madness |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 16:41
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,808 Status: Offline |
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You do know youll need the heater box, all the controls, poss some wiring which is stuck to the dash, a heater blower motor, and to cut a new hole in the bulkhead, and block the old one.Should just be the valeo type. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 22nd Sep 2012 at 18:32
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