Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 1997 2.8 V6 heater matrix replacement-

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Sun 11 Jan 2009 09:26
1997 2.8 V6 heater matrix replacement- - Ian D
My brother has a R reg Ford Galaxy 2.8 V6 where the heater does not pump out any significant heat and the matrix has been diagnosed as needing replacement. I have changed matrices on Golfs where it is not too bad a job but how difficult is it to do on these? The value of his car is low so it could mean scrapping the car or selling it cheap, but I could do it if it is not too bad...

thanks

Edited by Pugugly on 11/01/2009 at 12:04

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Sun 11 Jan 2009 10:20
1997 2.8 Ford Galaxy V6 heater matrix replacement- - elekie&a/c doctor
This is a massive job on these.The complete dashboard has to be removed to gain access to the heater box.The heater matrix slides up vertically towards the screen.You could try reversing the flow of coolant thro the matrix by swapping the pipes over in the engine bay,but even this is a bit of a challenge on a V6 model.hth
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Sun 11 Jan 2009 19:09
1997 2.8 Ford Galaxy V6 heater matrix replacement- - Ian D
Thanks for the reply, I thought it may be as bad as that. Perhaps the car is destined for breaking or a cheap p/ex, a shame really as the rest of it is Ok (in a slightly guzzly sort of a way!!)
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