Improving heaters/blowers?
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Improving heaters/blowers?
Must admit that my car heaters never really get better then "tepid". Is this common on mk1 gti`s?
I have reflushed system last weekend and topped up with fresh anti-freeze to no avail. I realise it`s brass monkeys at the mo, but even when the temps normal my blowers still arn`t that good.
Is there a "winter" thermostat or anything that i can replace. I used to do this on mini`s in the past. I`m covering the grill at the mo, to restrict airflow to push the temp up a bit..not ideal i know.. :roll:
Any guidance would be greatly received
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cheers
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Have heard of these being faulty, cheap to replace and available from GSF. lots of post on these I think ChrisB had a post with a how to change bit.
Only change it with the engine cold!!!
Peter.
1980 1600 GTI, daily driver.
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Cero, is the 2 matrix tubes in the passengers footwell - one pretty much above the other? They are about 2" diameter? Are these the ones, or are they in the engine bay somewhere? Does it matter which way round i flush the hoses??
Tallpete, had a good nose under the bonnet at dinner and spotted the plastic `n` wire "slide valve" that you describe. It wasn`t opening fully, so i give it a blast with good ol` WD40 and it loosened it up. It is noticabily warmer, but still not toasty hot… So still a puzzler really, i will replace the thermostat as it may not be fully opening either.
Cheers for the pointers lads… :mrgreen:
Stay out of the black…
And into the red….
You get nothing in this game for 2 in a bed!
And into the red….
You get nothing in this game for 2 in a bed!
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Had a look through GSF`s catalogue, and it doesn`t state the temp of the thermostat..just engine size.
Is it a vw dealer jobby (hope not as i don`t like my trousers being took down over price!) or a motor factor supplier? :?
Stay out of the black…
And into the red….
You get nothing in this game for 2 in a bed!
And into the red….
You get nothing in this game for 2 in a bed!
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