Change Heater Core

[VW VR6]

Now is time to rest :

[VW VR6]

Clean all inside car and all plastics parts.
Replace foam around heater core.
Remove old foam and clean well :




Use some foam and double sided tape :






Finished :

[VW VR6]

Fixing broken plastic connector at heater core beetween engine bay and interior.
Old heater core and hole when should be plastic connector:

Plastics black connectors 4mm 10 pcefrom Bunnings Warehouse (around $5):

New heater core with new plastic connector :

[VW VR6]

Be carefull when order new heater core. I was order 6 months ago from Germany and send me LHD - which is a little bit different than original - plastic for hose connectors is not long enough. Now I am waiting for normal RHD from GOLF LOON.
Mine original is "Valeo" from France 1H2 819 031 A and new one 1H1 819 031 A
I already order at same time all hoses from heater core to engine and polen filter :

[VW VR6]

Bought months ago brand new "ONIX" (with remote control) car CD MP3 Player with SD card slot and USB connection from "ALDI" for $89, and all connection for cables at back for speakers and +, - ground etc. is 100% same like VW stereo original :

[VW VR6]

Now I will have week or two off becasue waiting for GOLF LOON to send me PM when hi find new heater core for me.
Welcome to any question or sugestion.

[VW VR6]

Finded brand new one from UK at e-bay.
Going tomorrow to complete job.

[Jmac]

Brings back memories Boris, good work, and im sure the masses will find your effort with the piccies informative, ill thank you from everyone for taking the effort mate
Cheers
Jmac

[Golf Loon]

Yup, nice work Boris on the pics.
Hope you get it back together alright.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Mate I'm very impressed! Nobody has put up a DIY yet so I'm glad you have. If I can get around about a week or so when my car doesn't need to be used I think I might have a go!