{"product_id":"vw-heater-matrix-skhe-0880016","title":"STARK SKHE-0880016 Heater matrix VW","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSTARK Heater matrix (SKHE-0880016)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original-equipment-quality passenger compartment heat exchanger manufactured by STARK. Positioned deep inside the vehicle's dashboard within the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) housing blower unit, its primary function is to warm the cabin air. It accomplishes this by circulating hot engine coolant through a network of finely finned internal tubes. As the cabin blower fan forces fresh air across these high-surface-area aluminum cooling fins, heat is transferred into the air stream to warm the interior and defrost the windshield. Engineered with premium materials, this unit ensures rapid thermal exchange and maximum resistance against internal scale buildup and pressure spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e STARK\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SKHE-0880016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-grade Lightweight Aluminum (Optimized for rapid thermal conductivity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, heat-stabilized structural polymer composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Dimensions [mm]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234 x 156 x 42 (Standard VAG interior dimensions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlet\/Outlet Pipe Diameter [mm]:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for both vehicles with or without factory-installed air conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aluminum heater core matrix is a precision-dimensioned layout matching the standard dashboard climate control networks of classic second and third-generation Volkswagen Group (VAG) passenger cars:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCar Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eCompatible Engines \/ Variants\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eEngine Displacement Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eYear of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Golf II (19E, 1G1) \/ Jetta II (19E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.3 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.8 \/ 1.8 GTI \/ 1.6 D \/ 1.6 TD\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1272 - 1781 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1983 - 1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Golf III (1H1) \/ Vento (1H2) \/ Variant \/ Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.4 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.8 \/ 2.0 \/ 2.8 VR6 \/ 1.9 D \/ 1.9 TDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1391 - 2792 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1991 - 1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVW Passat B3 \u0026amp; B4 (3A2, 35I) \/ Saloon \/ Variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.6 \/ 1.8 \/ 2.0 \/ 2.8 VR6 \/ 1.6 TD \/ 1.9 TDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1595 - 2792 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1988 - 1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSEAT Toledo I (1L) \/ Ibiza II (6K1) \/ Cordoba (6K2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.3 \/ 1.4 \/ 1.6 \/ 1.8 \/ 2.0 \/ 1.9 TDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1272 - 1984 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1991 - 1999\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eVAG Historical Recall \u0026amp; Safety Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early factory heater matrices installed by VW in Golf II and Passat B3 models were prone to sudden pressure failure, leading to a massive safety recall where inline plastic pressure-reducing valves were retrofitted into the heater feed hoses. When installing this modern, reinforced STARK replacement unit, ensure your cooling circuit pressure cap is fully operational (releasing at 1.4 bar) and that old bypass valves are inspected or removed as per current restoration best practices to guarantee steady cabin heating performance. Replacing a heater core requires extensive disassembly of the dashboard assembly.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium replacement cabin heater core satisfies or directly cross-references with the following factory original equipment component codes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVAG (VW \/ AUDI \/ SEAT \/ SKODA):\u003c\/strong\u003e 191 819 031, 191819031, 1H1 819 031, 1H1819031, 1H1 819 031A, 1H1819031A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"stark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57537985806719,"sku":"SKHE-0880016","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/7252\/9023\/files\/preview_6b2447e4-c6b2-4edc-8132-b576f9cd7bbb.jpg?v=1778859398","url":"https:\/\/klassik357.eu\/products\/vw-heater-matrix-skhe-0880016","provider":"Klassik357 - Classic and retro car parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}