Heater bypass

[Mikey]

Hi, Can someone tell me if it is ok to by pass the heater or not, I thought it was a normal thing to do if the heater core was leaking, also does that coolant smell go if you do it. Thanks.

[puglove]

Im sure there is a tread around here that explains why its not a good idea. Im sure i didnt dream it

[Grant]

clicky

[Mikey]

clicky

Thanks for the thread, it sounds like it could be a problem unless you put the right restriction in the line.

[Grant]

That is what I have been led to believe. Out of curiosity, why are you bypassing it?

[puglove]

Im guessing because he CBA to change the leaky matrix

[Mikey]

Im guessing because he CBA to change the leaky matrix

I only want to bypass it for a few months to hopefully stop the coolant smell and then when the weather warms up and there is more daylight and I will change the matrix. What about radiator sealants, do they work for a while or do they cause other problems?

[puglove]

Uuhh what?? You aint going to get any longer days or warmer weather than we have now :S

[Mikey]

Uuhh what?? You aint going to get any longer days or warmer weather than we have now :S

Im in Australia, and its winter here.

[Grant]

Lol whats the temp where you are?

I chucked some radweld in mine to sort the leaky matrix. Not an ideal thing to do but did the job. Just change the matrix