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[alanfp]

Hi

I think I need to flush the heater matrix, as a number of other forum members have done.

I am now attempting the job..........

Firstly, can it be done without removing the whole wiper /scuttle assembly across the whole width of the car (please say 'yes')

Secondly, and more importantly, how do I remove the 2 white clips that hold the hoses onto the metal spigots protruding from the bulkhead. I've never come across them before.  Can they be removed without destroying them.

Thanks,

from a very cold forum member!

[duggs]

OOOOOOOOO..so you haven't got an inline auxillery pump then, under the over flow bottle ?

[alanfp]

can't see anything there.

one hose goes to hbvalve, other has a tee to the hbv and then on to larger hoise from bottom of rad.

would it make any difference if it was ther?

ta 4 quick response.

sorry about typing..trying not to get 2 much dirt on wiffe's keyboard

[bruce]

I think these are the two pipes your looking for and a guide how to disconnect them.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1185891036

Bruce (Member who knows nothing about motors)

[Marks DTM Calib]

Right....depress the small tab on the connector and slide the colar backwards, rotate left and right a few times to un-stick the O ring and then pull....

It can be done with the scuttle cover still in place.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Maintenance guide here:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1185891036

[TheBoy]

Right....depress the small tab on the connector and slide the colar backwards, rotate left and right a few times to un-stick the O ring and then pull....

It can be done with the scuttle cover still in place.

but (esp on v6) is much easier with scuttle removed for us mere mortals....

[alanfp]

DONE!!!!!!

  and   if that's not too gay

I now have warmth.   I don't think I could honestly describe it as HOT air coming out of the vents, but it's 4 degrees out there and the car is nicely warm inside.

I am a bit surprised how successful the operation has been , because when I first put the mains hose onto the matrix the water seemed to flow through very easily.  And no debris came out, just a little brown water... no bits as far as I could see. I flushed it 3 times each way anyway.  Put it back together and it's sorted.

If I could buy you guys a drink via the modem, I would! Please accept my thanks in lieu, esp. Marks, Bruce  - and Matchless for posting the 'how to' previously.

[alanfp]

BTW I didn't remove the scuttle, just loosened it a bit on the drivers side to give myself a couple of extra inches to play with.


(Ooer Mrs.)

[JamesV6CDX]

Good man.

I'd recommend flushing the entire cooling system and using vx antifreeze - red - at a 50/50 mix