Front Heater Hassle

[mikeWalsall]

Screen clears faster with the Air conditioning on ..

Or if digital .. press the middle button on the left .. The A/C automatically comes on .. fan speeds up and all the air flow is directed to the screen ..

[mikeonb4c]

Just back from the Bongo Master. Thermostat function checked and all OK. Heater matrix flushed through half a dozen times..both ways. Plenty of crud and corrosion in the flush. Now back to normal heat so either an air-lock in the matrix or blocked waterways. Bottom radiator hose changed at the same time as it was bulging.
Looks like a new heater matrix at some point but if this one can keep the screen clear and my hands warm it will remain a task "For Another Day"...

Excellent news, though I do think a new heater matrix may be good for engine cooling generally, as I believe the heater circuit is an essential element in how the Bongo cools its engine (though I could be wrong as its a long time since I read teh posts on that). Bulging hoses may hint also at chronic back pressure problem. If it were me, I'd fit a new heater matrix sooner rather than later.