Thumbs up for heater cores playing up during winter

[koztek55]

yes its that time of year in victoria where most of us just cant do without the beloved heater, i have a question
I need opinions on the easisest way to clean out a heater core that is slightly blocked, its not leaking water, its blowing warm air, but not hot, so if you guys could chuck some of your opinions on here, would be much appreciated

[benough]

would a radiator flush solution do anything? That's a guess.

Also have you doubled checked the cable that controls the door in the heater box? Mine slips so it doesn't close properly and gives only warm air

[Spyda]

Put ur mouth around the exhaust pipe and blow hard.

Did you try what Volkspower said? Didnt it work?

[ausgolfer]

Mine hasn't worked for the 9 years I've had my mk2. Had a different one from an Aussie mk2 fitted and it still doesn't work. Not sure ifthe cables and hoses are connected correctly though. It's time I fixed it.

[sports racer]

Had to scrape the ice off the windscreen the other day. Might be time to get my heater working too.

[alex g]

hated winter without a heater, just had a extra beenie and jacket in the car all winter

[koztek55]

Mine hasn't worked for the 9 years I've had my mk2. Had a different one from an Aussie mk2 fitted and it still doesn't work. Not sure ifthe cables and hoses are connected correctly though. It's time I fixed it.

yeah its getting way to chilli to be driving without a heater atm, dont really feel like driving at 5am freezing my ass off lol.

[ryana89]

I'd imagine all you Vic/Nsw folks must thing I'm a sook
But I hate not having heat either, I consider anything below 15C way to cold
Bring on 35C + summer days!!! Oh thats right, my A/C doesn't work either

[sports racer]

I'm talking -5 down my way when Winter really hits.

[Golf Loon]

yes its that time of year in victoria where most of us just cant do without the beloved heater, i have a question
I need opinions on the easisest way to clean out a heater core that is slightly blocked, its not leaking water, its blowing warm air, but not hot, so if you guys could chuck some of your opinions on here, would be much appreciated

One of the vacuum lines or sliders that open the flap is probably not connected and so the hot air is not getting into the cabin.

[benough]

Re:Thumbs up for heater cores playing up during winter

The heaters in MK2's rule. Puts out heat so much quicker than my MK5.

Just unscrew the centre console around the gear boot and pull out the bottom foot vent.

Then you can check all the connections.

20 min job.

[ozgti]

Damn glad I bought a heater core in the UK!!!

[sports racer]

I got one off Matt for $30. 2nd hand but looks like it's new.

Now all I have to do is fit it. Good thing it's a long weekend. 3 days should be long enough time to fit it.