RRC Heater problems...HELP!

I have a permanent heater problem, comes with the territory of a series motor. Driving off this morning was like getting into a cold bath. I don't see how my heater is ever going to do anything much as the engine never gets warm enough.

I had a similar problem in my old 3.5Efi, turned out the matrix was blocked, in my case by a previous oner having used a rad weld type material.

Although mine eventually produced almost no heat whatsoever no matter what type of driving.

Pig of a job to replace, most of the dash has to come out but it has to be done.

Muddy

On or around Thu, 11 Nov 2004 06:42:45 GMT, "Alun P" enlightened us thusly:

try the trick I've used a few times, reverse the flow through the matrix. buggered if I know why it works, but it does.

It seems that it would un-stuck everything in the heater matrix and send it back to the main radiator. If its constantly getting gunked up one way...why not reverse flow it like a back flush. I see the logic.

As there is some water getting to the matrix I think I will take off a hose and 'flush' the system from the water fill 'stand pipe'and see what comes out!!!!

Failing that, try and suss out which way the water flows and try a back flush, works on a home central hearting system!!!!

Thanks

AlunP