Heater Matix

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   Hi Folks,
I'm soon going to be removing the dash board in my '92 Caravelle (ZA 2.5i) to replace the fan blower motor which has siezed. I'm planning to replace / repair / upgrade anything else while I have it out, so a couple of questions:
Does anyone know if the heater Matrix is same as European vans?
If not will anything available over in UK work as a replacement?
Any suggestions on what else might need attention at the same time? (thinking wiper mech if available)

Had the respray done - looks amazing even if I say so!!!

Thanks

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superbus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 Sep 08 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 94	Post Options Post Reply Quote superbus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Heater Matix Posted: 11 Jan 12 at 11:19
	Hi Folks, I'm soon going to be removing the dash board in my '92 Caravelle (ZA 2.5i) to replace the fan blower motor which has siezed. I'm planning to replace / repair / upgrade anything else while I have it out, so a couple of questions: Does anyone know if the heater Matrix is same as European vans? If not will anything available over in UK work as a replacement? Any suggestions on what else might need attention at the same time? (thinking wiper mech if available) Had the respray done - looks amazing even if I say so!!! Thanks

TransPorscher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vanorak Joined: 21 Dec 04 Location: South West UK Status: Offline Points: 1350	Post Options Post Reply Quote TransPorscher Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 12 at 16:56
	Should be the same heater matrix, Brickwerks sells new ones. If getting the dash out the best modification any T3 owner can do is to fit the 10" Brake Servo as fitted by Oettinger in Germany. This is from an early 3 series BMW, model/chassis E30. You'll be amazed at what it does to the brakes/pedal feel !!! Any questions PM me !
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Wychall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 23 Jun 11 Location: Birmingham Status: Offline Points: 212	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wychall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 12 at 18:24
	Had my matrix out over the Xmas break and it certainly looked like a standard one, as did the heater blower. Only the heater casing differed. Naturally all the external controls are different. I still haven't worked out what the vacuum unit is supposed to do, cus in my case it doesn't! One thing that I noticed whilst my dash was out was that degraded seals on the wiper spindles were leaking, which explains why my upper front panel has crumbled.
	South African 1991 2.5i 5cyl Microbus - virgin, not campered - piloted by Brian.

superbus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 Sep 08 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 94	Post Options Post Reply Quote superbus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jan 12 at 23:09
	Thanks very much for replys. I'll let you know how it goes, will be in about a month now due to work... The 10" servo sounds interesting, I'll be in touch. I'm hoping to improve the power of the drivers side screen wash at the same time, it's been useless for a while. Not sure if its the distance from pump or if pipe is compromised in some way. Cheers!