Ecp Heater Matrix

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

I'm after a new heater matrix.

 

When googling, a link to ECP states the one they do is Nissens. On the ECP site it only lists one, and doesn't mention the manufacturer.

 

I see others have purchased them from ECP with presumably no quality issues as I haven't come across any negative comments. Priced at £21 which surprised me. I imagine Peugeot will want 3 times that.

 

Before I order, any recommendations of particular brands that seem to be favoured? (don't say Puegeot if it's stupidly priced )

[Anthony 1,002]

The ECP one works fine, but the heater core isn't as dense as the OE Valeo item and as such isn't as effective in winter when full blast on the heater is "warm" rather than "hot". Personally, having used both, I would (and indeed on my new 205 have) pay the extra and get the proper Valeo unit.

 

 

ECP unit on the left, the old original Valeo unit on the right with the higher fin density

[marksorrento205 80]

Your not far wrong £68

 

Having fitted both a gen pug one and one from ecp's, the pug one was easier to fit. However once fitted there was no problems

Edited November 27, 2011 by marksorrento205

[Leet205 48]

I got a euro car parts heater matrix which was fine but the pipes supplied with it were s*ite. terrible fit.

 

If you decide on the euro car parts one, do yourself a favour and get it here - http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/Peugeot_205_1.9_1991/p/car-parts/car-cooling-parts-and-car-heating/heating/heater-matrix/?214735000&1&dfb31ab944b4e9915d6ab391c7bb64e3f2fc715b&000189 - (cheers Welshpug!)its the sister company and its much cheaper

[Anthony 1,002]

I got a euro car parts heater matrix which was fine but the pipes supplied with it were s*ite. terrible fit.

Odd, as the pipes on the ECP matrix that I fitted seemed fine and I had no issue fitting them

[Leet205 48]

Yeah I was surprised myself, I compared them to the originals and they were way off, maybe just a bad run? I have pics somewhere if anyone is intrested.

[Miles 331 1 Cars]

Same here, The last cheap one I had to re-use the orginal pipes as the 2 new ones where 2 short, maybe for a LHD car but crap

[Fox 3]

I've got one ready to go in. It did seen a little lighter than the OE Peugeot one. The only reason I'm swapping it is due to the end of one of the pipes rusting through.

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

Excellent. Thanks for the feedback

[Josh_Quant 27]

Euro car parts bits always fit like that :L

 

 

[Matt Holley 11]

Same here, The last cheap one I had to re-use the orginal pipes as the 2 new ones where 2 short, maybe for a LHD car but crap

 

Mine was the same, my original pipes were fine though so wasn't to worried.

[nickaliath 22]

Hey Dan Let me know which one you buy, if its crap i wont buy the same LOL

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

Has any one got a picture of the connections between the heater matrix and pipes? Are they just O-ring seals?

 

Also any pictures of how it's removed? It's probably the only job I haven't done on a 205

[Anthony 1,002]

Removed from the drivers side footwell, held into the heater box by two screws.

 

O-rings do the sealing on the two pipes at the matrix end, secured by two plates each held in place by two bolts (8mm head IIRC)

 

 

Only thing to watch out for is that it will leak some coolant when you remove the pipes (obviously part-drain the system first!) and that there's a screw that holds a bracket that secures the pipes to the side of the heater box that's not immediately obvious and will break if you just yank.

 

Straight forward job to be honest - you won't have any issues.

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

Nice one

[BlueBolt 156]

That's Kewl, I got this job to do in a couple of weeks , unfortunately I need to completely replace the whole heating unit as the cables are knackered on the controls...

 

Will be looking out fr an ECP one I recon lol

[shalmaneser 26]

I got a GSF one I think, not much more expensive and Valeo if i remember correctly? Been a while though, could be wrong!!!

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Bit of a bump- anyone know where to source a Valeo heater matrix? Mine seems to be leaking slightly, I do remember vaguely having trouble with it before at some point.. (its either that or the windscreen.. but given the drivers footwell, and radio cubby hole are damn, I assume I am correct to think the heater matrix is a more likely suspect? (Will check tomorrow properly to see if the water around gets warm when its running.)

Europarts seems to only list an unbranded one, would rather stick with valeo if I can. Failing that a nissens one from ebay a safe second bet?

 

Cheers

 

Craig

Edited June 24, 2012 by cRaig

[BlueBolt 156]

Nothing wrong with the ECP one mate, mines fine, and cheap and easy and quick to get hold of...

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

Not had any issues with the £13 delivered ECP one I bought. I reused the OEM pipes I think

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

I shall keep it in mind.. it is cheap and tempting! Have you noticed any loss of heat output like Anthony mentions further up the thread?

Cheers

Craig

[chipstick 382 1 Cars]

It's not been on the road enough as it is let alone when it's cold enough to worry, so I personally can't answer that accurately i'm afraid

[BlueBolt 156]

Mine gets warm enough that I feel rough... I'm not a fan of thins gettin too warm and generally like the cool/cold, but not too cold... With my temp at half way I find it often too warns for comfort, but again, she's only been back on the road for a couple of months now...

[Alan77 78 1 Cars]

Cheapo heater matrix, coupled with a new fan motor in passenger footwell makes a whole world of difference, even with my heater dial being a bit lame at the max...

Like Bluebolt says, it actually gets too warm and a bit too stuffy.