xantia heater matrix pipe re fit

citroenxm · Post by **citroenxm** » 13 Apr 2011, 13:26

No... Its only the seals causing the tightness....

Toby_HDi · Post by **Toby_HDi** » 13 Apr 2011, 19:59

Mike,

Give me a shout if you need a hand tomorrow.

imperial21 · Post by **imperial21** » 13 Apr 2011, 20:55

Can it work to put the seals in the shoulders of the matrix neck ? as i am having no luck at all trieing to get the pipe into the matrix.

Martin Beevers · Post by **Martin Beevers** » 13 Apr 2011, 21:25

Hi Mike,

With mine I found it helped to put the o ring onto the pipe, but not all the way, lubricate with grease and gently but firmly ease it home. You will know when it's on because you will hear or feel the retaining clip click over.

Hope this helps. If your having to force it there is something out of line. It might be worth stepping back and trying a different angle. Remember the pipe or your new matrix can break if you are heavy handed.

DickieG · Post by **DickieG** » 13 Apr 2011, 21:25

imperial21 wrote:Can it work to put the seals in the shoulders of the matrix neck ? as i am having no luck at all trying to get the pipe into the matrix.

That's what worked for me, are you using new seals as they do tend to swell with age which makes them twist etc.

imperial21 · Post by **imperial21** » 13 Apr 2011, 21:40

I have new seals ! I just cant get over how tight it is, I have pushed the hardest i can i have had a friend try too but no luck

I am so close to finishing this awful job !!!