Rear heater box leaking.

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Mickey Finn
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Rear heater box leaking.

Post by Mickey Finn » Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:37 pm

Hi guys, just noticed a small patch of coolant on the road side, under the rear heater control box. Looks likely that the metal pipe that feeds into the unit is corroded.
I’ve heard of methods to blank the rear system, I’ve never used the heater in the rear anyway. Can anyone point us in the right direction?

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Re: Rear heater box leaking.

Post by g8dhe » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:54 pm

Kits in the shop but you need the right version as the pipe sizes changed https://bongoland.co.uk/?s=rear+heating ... pe=product
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Re: Rear heater box leaking.

Post by Mickey Finn » Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:01 am

I’m guessing the kit for a series 1 & 2 is fine, Geoff? Mines a 94. How far up the system do these install? Is there a guide or any pics online?

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Re: Rear heater box leaking.

Post by g8dhe » Tue Apr 26, 2022 8:22 am

No personal experience myself of sealing it off. I have always retained and use the rear heaters! However there are plenty of discussions on the board regarding sealing the heating matrix off as its a common problem.
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Re: Rear heater box leaking.

Post by Roy748 » Sun May 01, 2022 7:07 pm

Hello
I sealed mine off on a 2001 2.0ltr petrol model using 15mm copper pipe with 2 elbows. Just created a loop after removing the rubber pipe connections from the rear matrix inserted the copper loop into these and bunjie corded it up to stop it moving around under the vehicle. .Very simple procedure and effective.
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Re: Rear heater box leaking.

Post by Mickey Finn » Fri May 27, 2022 6:29 pm

It seems the T- Junction is also in need of a bit of TLC, it’s slightly damp. Anyone got a guide to bypass this without the need to replace the whole pipe?

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