Obtaining and changing S2 radiator and heater matrix.

[AllanByrne]

I have an S2 and on the recent TVR rally found I had a leaking rad and heater matrix, I fixed them with radseal to get me home, but the heater doesn't heat. I understand that the rad is from a Leyland van, anyone know what model/year? Fitting the rad looks easy, but the matrix looks like a barking female. Any idea where to get one and how easy is it to fit, or is it a case of seal it off and buy a big coat?

Any help appreciated. Great rally! Allan

[tvrgit]

The radiator header tanks are from a leyland sherpa van, but the cores are different, so the leyland rad won't fit.

Best bet is to take yours to a rad specialist and get it re-cored - should cost about £100 - £130 or so.

Not sure about the heater matrix - I think it's a mini.

[AllanByrne]

Thanks for the reply, but has anyone tried to replace the heater matrix, it is usually difficult on most cars, the on the S2 I cannot see an obvious way. Allan