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Q & A: Poor Heater Performance

Thursday June 28th, 2007
Q & A, MGA, MGB, MGC, MG T-Type, Midget
John,

I have a 1967 MGB roadster that has been "restored" (not by me). When the heat is on - It doesnt seem to be putting out hot air, just barely warm, but not as
hot as it was 2 years ago - the air comming from the heater is barely warm. The heater valve cable opens and closes - as far I I can see. Do you think the heater coil needs to be replaced? The engine temp is 180 - mater of fact last year I put the heater on to help keep the car from getting too hot. It was near 200.

I read your tech talk in the MGB driver, what a good series.

Thanks

Tom
Tom!

The heater matrix is mostly likely OK. It's probably the flow of hot water that is impeded. Remove the heater control valve from the head and the heater control valve hose from the bottom of the heater matrix. Use your garde... read more