spartacus Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 If both the hoses are hot then logic says that the only answer is that the hoses are connected somewhere inside the car. As has already been suggested. Maybe ask the original owner, I still have the ad saved, it's possible to send a private message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just thought, it might be that the blend flaps or whatever Fiat call them are bust/or the heater control knob isn't attached to anything. This happens periodically in the daewoo, the bowden cable clip pops off the back of the heater knob so there is still resistance, but all the happens when you twist is is the cable sheath moves, but the actual cable does not. Can you get to the back of the heater control knob? It might be that the heater matrix is fine, but the flap that changes where the air flows isn't working, correctly? spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 I've bled the system more and now I can get the air to go warm. If I have it cold and wait for a bit, then flip to hot it give a blast of lovely hot air, but then gradually gets cooler, but stays relatively warm. It's a hell of an improvement over where it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Definitely sounds like a blocked matrix. Maybe try giving it a thorough flush with a hose in both directions a few times when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiepj Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 My neighbour had success on a ford ka by flushing the matrix both ways through with dishwasher tablets dissolved into the flushing water. He used coke/water bottle to mix the solution and squeezed it in via the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Sounds very much like my last Riva when I got it. Silted up heater matrix pretty much for certain. Take the hoses off and blast it through with a hosepipe in both directions until you've had a good stream of properly clear water coming through for a good long while. If that doesn't do it it'll be time to start getting inventive with ways to dissolve the crud... Given that the coolant in the car in general there was spotless I was absolutely staggered by the amount of muddy slime came out of the heater matrix. DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/14/2021 at 4:15 PM, Zelandeth said: Given that the coolant in the car in general there was spotless I was absolutely staggered by the amount of muddy slime came out of the heater matrix. Theres a possibility that crud is also stopping the matrix from leaking. Beware flushing a matrix in a car that is EOL and you're not wanting to replace the matrix in if it does leak! Joey spud and mitsisigma01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 35 minutes ago, SiC said: Theres a possibility that crud is also stopping the matrix from leaking. Beware flushing a matrix in a car that is EOL and you're not wanting to replace the matrix in if it does leak! True enough...but this is one of those cases I'd tend to think we're looking at a car with no heater to start with...you're either going to end up with a working heater...or a leaky matrix you need to spend half an hour bypassing. Not much to lose really is there? Dick Longbridge and Sidclark96 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Urgh. Someone left an interior light on all week. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Today has been a fun day of changing brake shoes, adjuster and cylinder. Took a while to bleed them and the brake fluid came out looking like cappuccino 😳 Time for a fluid change I think! About to go back out and do the other side, luckily just the shoes to change on that side privatewire, LightBulbFun, Six-cylinder and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 At least we've got decent weather at last. Nothing worse than spannering with numb hands DoctorRetro and Tenmil Socket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Yeah, I've took my time today. Both sets of shoes changed. Bled and working. Battery cut off fitted to Punto so I can avoid whatever is draining it. My back is sore now. Pics. Metro hit an ominous milestone today Tried the wide wheel on the front - not much rubbing. Painted front steels silver to match RayMK, SmokinWaffle, TrabbieRonnie and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share Posted February 23, 2021 ... ... Dannyk, Sidclark96, Tickman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Yo Doc, would you like an HBOL for the Punto, it's free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 16 hours ago, spartacus said: Yo Doc, would you like an HBOL for the Punto, it's free? Could definitely use one, yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DoctorRetro Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Cheezey, Cord Fourteener, Mr Laurence and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Six-cylinder, Fumbler, angle and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Are they Triumph Acclaim wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 19 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Are they Triumph Acclaim wheels? Spitfire /GT6. They'd better not be acclaim wheels, they won't fit it that's the case 😂 privatewire, Coprolalia, bunglebus and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I got the brand right at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Test fit to make sure they are 4 x 95.25.. Fabergé Greggs, Coprolalia, GingerNuttz and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scdan4 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 I like them, they're gonna look good. What colour? I say gunmetal grey.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, scdan4 said: I like them, they're gonna look good. What colour? I say gunmetal grey.... I'm not sure that will go with the pink. Maybe black with silver lip.. bunglebus, scdan4 and Cord Fourteener 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Slow progress - due to the lacquer peel I'm having to take off more layers than I'd like to. Drove all the way to Maccy Ds yesterday with no rear plate on by mistake, hence why I've jammed it in the window - just in case... privatewire, Dan302, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 7 hours ago, TheDoctor said: Drove all the way to Maccy Ds yesterday with no rear plate on by mistake, hence why I've jammed it in the window - just in case... Well, it seems to work for all those BMW/Aldi drivers who want a "clean front" to their cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella2 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Do those wheels look like they will stick out if the arches, or is it an optical illusion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 5:14 PM, bigfella2 said: Do those wheels look like they will stick out if the arches, or is it an optical illusion? No, they are a good inch inset. Also. Note to self. Metro bonnet vents have sharp edges Fabergé Greggs, The Mighty Quinn, somewhatfoolish and 4 others 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 At least the blood won't show against the red paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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