Heater Matrix

[Top Gear TVR]

Been parking outside for a couple of weeks and getting steamy Windows from heater.., is it, or isn't it the matrix

[greymrj]

I thought Steamy Windows was from Tina Turner?

[Top Gear TVR]

Not very helpful

[v8s4me]

Probably just condensation. Maybe there is still eater in there from the EuroTrip? Leave it it out in the sunshine (if we get any) or take it for a long run with the heater and blower on full.

[Top Gear TVR]

Hopefully

[GreenV8S]

If it's the heater matrix you'd smell it when you were driving with the roof on. If the interior is damp and the car has been left outside a simple water leak is a more likely cause. I think the usual advice with TVRs is to try to make sure the floor leaks more than the roof.

[Top Gear TVR]

Everything seems dry? I Migh leave it to idle all shut up and see what happens

[NZDave]

When my car gets wet inside I put a little dehumidifier in and shut everything up as well as I can with the power cord going through the window. This will warm and dry the interior.
Dave

[Buzzlt]

Probably just a bit of water left in it from the last trip !!

[phillpot]

presuming coolant has a good dolop of anti freeze in it you get a distinctive "sweet" sort of smell in the car if it is leaking?


Are the footwell carpets (or sponge underneath) sodden with rain water and it's just this slowly drying out?


My carpets were absolutely soaked behind the seats, I think rain water had found its way in through the holes for the seat belt bolts!

[glenrobbo]

Rainwater? On the Eurotour? What rainwater?

( I thought all S's are "Dry summer use only"! )

Steve, it's difficult to know whether it's the Matrix or not. You need to ask Neo or Trinity to consult with the Oracle.

Edited by glenrobbo on Sunday 19th June 07:57

[v8s4me]

phillpot said:

.....My carpets were absolutely soaked behind the seats, ....

So were mine! Passenger side was the worst, and it is still a little bit damp now.

phillpot said:

..... I think rain water had found its way in through the holes for the seat belt bolts!

Good idea, I'll check that.

[glenrobbo]

Have you tried opening the doors?

This usually allows most of the water to run out.....

[Top Gear TVR]

I've decided its not using any coolant, it only steams up when the air is moist and it doesn't smell of coolant and everything i can touch is dry.

i'll carry a bypass solution just in case....

[enna]

We've just bought 1991 TVR S3C.Lovely car,with a few issues .O/H Rick is doing most of the work,putting a real wood walnut burl dash & consul aswell as fixing the heater as he has part ofthe dash out,we understand it's very tricky getting the whole dash out,any tips would be helpful in repairing the heater aswell as getting the whole dash out

[Top Gear TVR]

I've only done an S2 dash.... Someone will be along soon.

[glenrobbo]

This may help:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Plus you can find more "how to do it"s by clicking on Useful Links and Owners Blogs on here