[julie26]

i have just bought a 214 ie and when i rev the car the heaters get hot and when i stop reving they go cold

what could it be??

[oapwithattitude]

Hi Julie, a little bit more info would be helpful,what year is car ,what shape and we are talking heater what happens with fan on, how long after starting does it take to get any heat. Mike :

[julie26]

its a v reg 1999 the bubble shape 214 ie

it took about 15 mins or so to heat up
no matter if fan is on or off when you rev the car it blows hot but when its on tick over it goes cold

[oapwithattitude]

As far as i know revving should make no difference as the water as to circulate through the whole engine and heater matrix,if you can get the engine warm find the two hoses that go into the heater under the bonnet one hse is in and the other out they should both be hot if not you have either an airlock or a stuck thermostat, ive not seen a diagram of your engine as mines an earlier coupe but thats what id try first, :?: you havent recently toppod up your rad have you.

[julie26]

i have this mornin cos it was empty

[oapwithattitude]

Well let me know if its made a difference and how much water it took ,good luck you need heaters in this weather,Mike

[julie26]

needed about a kettle full and its all hot again now when its on tick over

and its nice been warm *laughs*

[oapwithattitude]

Sorted,take care now,Mike

[Stu]

Check the levels daily for the next few weeks to mke sure there isn't a bigger problem.

[julie26]

yes checked them this mornin and the water was down again but saw it leakin out from the water pump so took it to the garage and gettin it fixed and the cam belt done at the same time