Rockers '6 Is back

[puglove]

matrix isnt to bad mate iv done it 3 fecking times now

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here you go hoe, this guide does miss a bolt or 2

http://www.306gti6.com/forum/showthread.php?id=78999

Finished your beam already J?

Na its in bits with the bars out

Cheers for that J any idea if there are any pipes on the drivers side of the matrix?

What do you mean mate? no pipes actually enter the cock pit, the rad (matrix) plugs into the fire wall if that makes scene?

But the rad usaly splits at the bottom, leaking out of the right had side filling the foot well,

it will be the actual matrix/rad itself thats leaking not a pipe, as there is no pipes in the cock pit

[rocker8742]

Ah makes sense never actually had one out lol cheers bud x

[puglove]

Right the below is you heater matrix, the plastic pipes on top actualy poke through into the engine bay, then the pipes pictured below that attach to it in the engine bay

[rocker8742]

Nice one

[Piggy]

but if your footwell is damp...its dash out.

good chance to swap for a flocked dash

[rocker8742]

Right think tonight I've discovered I've been a bit of a dick and have 2 separate issues

I have the hole in the drivers footwell which is where I think the water is getting in to the carpet and soaking up towards the centre console because of how much is coming in

The other reason I thought it could be the matrix was that I've been loosing a couple of litres of water from the rad every few days however tonight I discovered that one of the bleed points has been left slightly open which I guess is where all the water is going

/facedesk

Twat.

[puglove]

I still wouldnt rule out matrix

It must be a fecking big hole in the floor to get that wet.

Also do you blowers get as hot as they should?

[rocker8742]

Yeah blowers get as hot as they always have


Picture of the split looks pretty big to me

   

[mr_fish]

I'd pull the carpet up and see what's kicking off....possibly be able to seal it up?

[puglove]

I'd pull the carpet up and see what's kicking off....possibly be able to seal it up?

Easily fixable............. Loads of clear bathroom sealent!!!!



Chris&sam will back me on this!

[Frosty]

Sealing it up would prob be your best bet tbh. Though im starting to think 306s are designed to have water inside

[puglove]

Sealing it up would prob be your best bet tbh. Though im starting to think 306s are designed to have water inside

306/swimming pool?? Maybe it was the summer package opposed to the winter one?

[rocker8742]

Lol tbh I hadn't thought of sealant going to pull the carpet out at the weekend and look what's going on

[Frosty]

Sealing it up would prob be your best bet tbh. Though im starting to think 306s are designed to have water inside

306/swimming pool?? Maybe it was the summer package opposed to the winter one?

I think 306s are just designed come out in the summer and stay in a garage in the winter. Bit similar to your Gti6 I guess

[puglove]

Almost like my 6 but that seems to go in tye garage and just uh....... Stay there now. Even in the summer lol

[Toms306]

Sealing it up would prob be your best bet tbh. Though im starting to think 306s are designed to have water inside

306/swimming pool?? Maybe it was the summer package opposed to the winter one?

Can't see it catching on tbh....

"The all new 'Piscine' package for the 306.... Includes holes in floor as well as the rear arch for that authentic swimming pool feel to your feet on those hot summers days, also creates a nice humid feel to the interior and that unforgettable damp smell.... Can also include a heated water spray from the heater matrix area to keep passengers feet warm during those chilly evenings...."

Hmm, not sure....

[puglove]

Nahhh im sure iv read that in a pug broucher at some point, id be more inclined to buy on anyway , ever lasting air unfreshener

[rocker8742]

Well tonight this happened

   

Decided to strip the carpet and have a good look at where the waters coming in

Couldn't find anything obvious it doesn't seem to be coming down from above the pedals but its definitely pooling in the bottom of the footwell

Tried to seal up the split in the floor with some silicone waiting to see if anymore water comes in

   

   

You can see how wet the drivers side of the carpet is lol

   

Used a few paper towels to soak up the water

   

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Also loving the sound with no carpet in

[Frosty]

Are the drains clear in the bottom of the door?

Also might be worth taking the door card off to check all the holes are covered up

Your car is like mine at the moment having half the interior out

[Piggy]

good work chap.

I stripped mine out once due to flooding 'issues'...sounded epic...went well too as that carpet weighs a tonne

[rocker8742]

Came out of work after a dry day today and found this

   

That's behind the pedals and looks to be coming down from where the throttle / brake pedals go through the bulkhead

[devils_fuel]

At least in that state you could clearly see where it's coming from

[rocker8742]

It's much easier without the carpet lol found a little rust on the sill inside so need to touch that up and get it primed and painted

[rocker8742]

Right heater matrix is screwed I think, went for a long drive tonight and when I stopped could hear a hissing sound from the footwell felt the foam on the floor and its nice warm water dropping down from the back left of the footwell

Yay so looking forward to it! Lol

   

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Just a thought could the pipes into the car be split inside or do they not protrude inside very much?

[Jimbo]

It WILL be the matrix

Have fun

[Piggy]

just double check the bleed valve cap on the matrix hoses...its long shot but mine leaked and piddled down into footwell some how from there.

but most likely matrix pipes split

[rocker8742]

Think it must be the pipe as its really clear when it's doing it how hard are the pipes to swap?

[Piggy]

the pipes are part of the matrix.

give yaself a day. its a dash out affair

[Tom]

Theres a good guide on the 6 forum i followed. Its really not a hard job just time consuming.

[mr_fish]

Theres a good guide on the 6 forum i followed. Its really not a hard job just time consuming.

Probably the guide I followed too. Its not that bad tbf, like piggy said give yourself a day and should be sorted.

good luck