cheers mate its a start though i need to know specific hose routing and Y piece location, there must be hubdreds of Quantums and fiestas out there yet nobody seems to know for sure?
On Nov 18, 5:06 pm, Gary <[email protected]> wrote: > Jin > From distant memory water should always flow through the matrix in one > out the other. > Depending on the flap angle cold/hot releases the heat to the car > boosted by the fan. > > water will follow the easiest path so you are probably correct with your > stat theory as the 'stagnant water' in the matrix will go cold > especially when the fan is run. > > this may help but is for zetec. > > http://www.emeng.gentlyhosting.co.uk/Cooling/Part1.htm > > Gary > > On 18/11/2012 09:45, jin wrote: > > > > > having trouble finding the answer to this, and ive asked in 4 places > > so far > > > could you guys take a look at your Y pieces in the heater matrix > > circuit and tell me which way they go please? > > > in my wisdom when i replaced the matrix last year i used a T piece as > > it looked better and the pipes fell in the right position, but i only > > get warmth through the matrix when the stat is closed (presumable > > because there is more pressure) but when the engine warms up it all > > go's cold inside, presumable because I've put the T piece with the > > straight edge going across the manifold and the single leg going to > > the union into the manifold, i guess that the Y piece single leg goes > > to the manifold and the 2 closer legs go to the 16mm heater hosed? > > > any info much appreciated, a picture even more so. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
