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    Got my Marlin out to get her ready for the SKCC remembrance day run tomorrow and the heater has sprung a leak. I thought that it was a classic mini matrix in the custom marlin supplied heater box, but I can't find one with the correct pipe configuration online. Does anyone know what the matrix would have come from?
    Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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    Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

    Marina matrix and fan were standard fitting to the alloy heater box supplied by Marlin. Why not do away with the heater box and fit complete u8nit of your choice?

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    • #3
      Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

      Not cheap but echoing Danny’s comment;

      https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/...nd-ventilation
      - 9th owner of T693 SSC possibly a factory built Ford based V8 Sportster
      - 4th owner of Q309 RNV, an early Cabrio built by Bob Copping, owned Doug & Liz Billings for 16 years
      - 9th Custodian of JRR 929D, Triumph Vitesse based special Paul Moorehouse built prior to the Triumph Roadster kits.
      - 8th owner of Roadster chassis number 2395. Now owned by Barry!
      - Builder of chassis number 2325 (PKK 989M) in the mid 80's. Now owned by Eric & Lynne.

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      • #4
        Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

        I fitted this https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/43kw-car-heater to Brum. Really hot n toastie
        Stumbling around in the dark
        Marina based SWB roadster
        Alfa Romeo 1750 with 5 speed box

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        • #5
          Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

          You could try this chap or ebay 182852467061


          http://www.demisterman.co.uk/


          Last edited by b_caswell; 11-11-17, 10:16 PM.
          Ben Caswell probably not the last word on anything here!!

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          • #6
            Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

            try this, I have one and it's unbelievable.

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            • #7
              Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

              Originally posted by listerjp2 View Post
              try this, I have one and it's unbelievable.

              https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motor...s-micro-heater
              Or go direct to the manufacturer here. I fitted one of their other models a few years back...good service, great product & helpful advice.
              Marlin Roadster, LWB...1860 B Series + Ford Type 9
              Renault Espace 54mm front calipers, vented discs, cycle wings and adjustable tie-bars.

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              • #8
                Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

                Originally posted by Blue Marlin View Post
                I fitted this https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/43kw-car-heater to Brum. Really hot n toastie
                I fitted one of these to my Berlinetta, I hope it will do the job. My set up requires the fan to run all the time, as there is no force feed of air as the car moves. So I was a little disappointed to find that the two fan speeds are almost the same, more or less flat out. So I fitted a resistor in the wire to speed 1 and now I have slow and fast fan speed.

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                • #9
                  Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

                  Ok, so I've got a replacement heater matrix. The next problem is how to get the heater box out of the car. It doesn't look like there is enough room to get it out with the heater matrix in place.
                  Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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                  • #10
                    Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

                    Tight, but it will wiggle out

                    Rgds DC

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                    • #11
                      Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

                      It took about 4 hours but I managed to get the new heater matrix fitted today. It took a bit of BFI to get the heater box out.
                      Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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                      • #12
                        Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

                        Well done

                        B F I = Wiggle

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                        • #13
                          Re: Mk2 Roadster Heater Matrix

                          LOL wiggle = persuasion with a rubber hammer.

                          Seriously, with the large tunnel for the Ford engine and box there was not much room to get it out. I had to take the carpet out to get enough room and it was still tight.
                          Mk2 SWB Marina Roadster with a 2.0L Pinto built in 1986

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