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[OmegaEstate]

Hello,
I'm new so don't know the protocol for posting problems.
There are three that need addressing so I'll post them here and if I have to post them separately please let me know and will do.

Problem 1:  The heat in my car is not hot, it is luke warm.
This has happened over the course of the winter. I opened the bonnet and felt the two matrix hoses going into the bulk head. The top one was very hot, the bottom was warmish.
I replaced the thermostat, radiator, timing belt, water pump, alternator belt last month.
Some radwell was used prior to this because of a leaking radiator, hence replacement.

I've tried removing the two matrix hoses from under the bulk head but with no joy. They've been there since year dot and there is very little space to work with.
I've seen the maintenance guide on this forum how to remove them, but in my case that doesn't work. I want to do a back flush so help needed to remove those hoses. Failing that is there a solution I can add the system to help dissolve any radwell that has built up in the matrix area / pipes / hoses?

Problem 2: One ofmy headlamps was broken when someone bumped into my car in the recent icy weather.
I have tried purchasing the glass, with no joy and no joy with a headlamp to match of ebay or other such sites.
So I've opted to replace both headlamps with new ones which will mean they will be upgraded from 94 to 98 clear glass type lamps. I want to do the replacemnet myself, any advice on how to remove old ones, what should I be looking for and what to avoid please.

Problem 3:  The rear right passenger door will not open from outside, but will from inside. I think one of my grandsons slammed the door too hard and has knocked something off thus causing the problem. Is there a way for me to fix this please and how?

Again apologises if all three issue should not be put here together.

[Welung666]

Firstly, welcome OE

Where abouts are you? Maybe someone is local and willing to lend a hand. I know I certainly will if you're close enough.

[OmegaEstate]

Hello Wellung666

I'm in Lisburn, County Antrim. Northern Ireland.

[fiend61]

hi and welcome
problem 1-- yes there isnt much room but removing scuttle will help, http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1263473441 
problem 2-- to remove headlights remove grill remove trim under headlight 2 8mm bolts on top of headlight 1 8mm bolt under headlight accessable through hole where you took trim off  http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1154966960 
 avoid depo lights they are rubbish get hella these are much better and have adjusters and levers for continental driving 
problem 3-- connecting rod popped off, doorcard off and hopefully just pop back in, but you will see more when doorcard is off  http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1177492197 

[feeutfo]

1 sounds like too much Rad weld has blocked your matrix as sespected. Wonder if the matrix pipes from to bulk head can be accessed from thier other end? Will they unclip from thier other end if you see what I mean? Just a thought, never had to go on there meself.

2, as said 3 bolts, 2 on top, one underneath with a quarter inch drive extention, tape the screw onto the socket to re fit so it won't fall off in the process. Not sure if the connectors are the same over model years though? I had depo and thought them ok, for the money tbh. But maybe the bulbs where better than in the previos genuine lights?

3 maybe one of the connecting rods has fallen off the handle? Door card off time, there is a guide.

[OmegaEstate]

hi and welcome
problem 1-- yes there isnt much room but removing scuttle will help, http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1263473441 
problem 2-- to remove headlights remove grill remove trim under headlight 2 8mm bolts on top of headlight 1 8mm bolt under headlight accessable through hole where you took trim off  http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1154966960 
 avoid depo lights they are rubbish get hella these are much better and have adjusters and levers for continental driving 
problem 3-- connecting rod popped off, doorcard off and hopefully just pop back in, but you will see more when doorcard is off  http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1177492197 

Hi there, thank you for the info, I got the lights installed
I can't get at the rod if it is that that has fallen off. I managed to get the door card off, but to be honest I haven't a clue what to look for or where. I did try opening the link you posted, but for some reason a new page opened  saying numbers only from 0 - 9 thread accepted etc...
Can you post the pics of this please or how do i see them via the link??
As for the scuttle, I've not had time to do that job yet, hoping this Saturday provided no work is on.
If I can't pull them off, can I cut them off and later put them on with jubliee clips?
IF Radweld is the culprit, what can I use to dissolve any that has hardened or built up in the pipes? And how can it be inserted, funnel with hot water solution??

[OmegaEstate]

1 sounds like too much Rad weld has blocked your matrix as sespected. Wonder if the matrix pipes from to bulk head can be accessed from thier other end? Will they unclip from thier other end if you see what I mean? Just a thought, never had to go on there meself.

2, as said 3 bolts, 2 on top, one underneath with a quarter inch drive extention, tape the screw onto the socket to re fit so it won't fall off in the process. Not sure if the connectors are the same over model years though? I had depo and thought them ok, for the money tbh. But maybe the bulbs where better than in the previos genuine lights?

3 maybe one of the connecting rods has fallen off the handle? Door card off time, there is a guide.

Hi there
Thank you for the help. I got the headlights installed and working perfectly. I used the old bulbs and they are very bright!  8-)

Removing the hoses from the other end, one is visable the other isnt..so dont know if that will work.
If Radweld is the culprit, what can I use and how to remove any build up in the pipes... 

[duaneyb1]

It may sound silly but Have you tryd holts 2part flush its quite strong might do the trick

[albitz]

I have heard that machine Mart road film remover is good for flushing the cooling system. I have used automatic washing machine liquid - the type of which wifey uses to wash the clothes which doesnt foam up into loads of bubbles - and found it to be reasonably effective.HTH.

[OmegaEstate]

It may sound silly but Have you tryd holts 2part flush its quite strong might do the trick

Hello
Yes Ive tried that, no luck 

[OmegaEstate]

I have heard that machine Mart road film remover is good for flushing the cooling system. I have used automatic washing machine liquid - the type of which wifey uses to wash the clothes which doesnt foam up into loads of bubbles - and found it to be reasonably effective.HTH.

Hi there
YesIve tried flushing out the system with Holts flush, no use.
Then I tried the stuff the mrs uses in the dish washer to flush out the pipes of grease and grime...still no luck, but im betting the radiator is sparkling clean 

[OmegaEstate]

Would I be unwise to use Caustic soda with boiling water into the system?  :-/

[OmegaEstate]

Any ideas on door rod?

[Andy B]

Would I be unwise to use Caustic soda with boiling water into the system?  :-/

be careful of using caustic. Caustic & all don't really mix. All depends on the strength & how long it's left in the system.

[albitz]

Caustic may well cause many leaks in the parts of the cooling system which are as old as the rest of the car. its strong stuff.
You could try a karcher pressure washer, but that could also blow a hole in the matrix. :-/