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JWL



Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443
England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 SW Coniston Green
Big yes for the air heaters, my Eberspacher was in action this morning. Flicked it on 10 minutes before taking the boy to school and had clear windows and a warm motor. I then had to switch it off 10 minutes into the journey as the engine heater was working well by then.
Post #369583 4th Nov 2014 8:54pm
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muddybaldboy



Member Since: 09 Apr 2012
Location: Ruthin
Posts: 395
Wales 1999 Defender 110 Td5 HT Chawton White
Kent_keith wrote:
What one have you got?


Not sure which model-it was already fitted to my 110 SV but it sits just behind the bulkhead, diesel powered and blows either out under the seats or flick the vent to the back when camping.
Thumbs Up He who dies with the most toys...wins!
Post #369588 4th Nov 2014 9:06pm
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Kent_keith



Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
Posts: 388
England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
The ones I've taken a quick look at so far are £800.00 Big Cry 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
Post #369589 4th Nov 2014 9:11pm
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Lou Sparts



Member Since: 15 Apr 2012
Location: Kent
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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
A cheaper alternative is a Kenlowe hot start, this is a mains powered coolant heater and pump,I once had one in a previous defender and ran it off of a timer so the engine was pre warmed when I got in the car in the morning, the down side is that it is no use if you're away from base. 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #369591 4th Nov 2014 9:16pm
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barbel jim



Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1432
United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 HT Tonga Green
Find an extra jumper does the trick !! Whistle

All part of the healthy lifestyle, think of the calories your shivering away Rolling with laughter
Post #369593 4th Nov 2014 9:26pm
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munch90



Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
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England 
Anyone fitted a water heater like some vauxhalls or renaults have that fits in the heater pipe and use diesel glow plugs in water , seems could be easy to do
Post #369595 4th Nov 2014 9:32pm
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jimbob7



Member Since: 06 Jul 2013
Location: uk
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Lou Sparts wrote:
I have had thoughts about improving the heater in my Td5 but tend to forget about it all summer ! Have thought about lagging the heater box itself to prevent it being cooled by the blast of cold air coming in between the bonnet and wing and have looked at the feasibility of blocking off the fresh air intake and rigging up a piece of trunking to take warm air from the rear of the radiator possibly making a hole in the shroud to connect it to, to have pre heated air going into the heater box.


Insulated the heater box, bubble radiator foil stuff and camping mat, the water pipes 28mm pipe insulation(it was almost a perfect fit), to and from the engine,10mm foam draft excluders down each wing,10mm latex backed felt glued to the bonnet.It made a noticable difference,I notice hea.....warmth coming thru the vents after a mile or so.

Tbh,It warms up pretty much as quick as any car I've had,but it also stays warm whilst you go shopping, I've also closed off the cab behind the drivers seat with radiator foil stuff covering the dog guard,which is about the best thing you can do.
Interestingly,the engine doesn't warm up noticeably quicker on the hottest of summer days either.
I wouldn't want my air intake coming from the engine bay in case of any exhaust/fuel leaks.

This is my auxiliary "pre-start" heater,lol,gets rid of all ice,moisture in less than 5 minutes,ftw Cool !
Just flick the switch in the hall before I go out.
 Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #369602 4th Nov 2014 9:42pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8168
 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
i fitted a webasto thermo Top C to my td5, loved it, well worth the money.

did the same to the tdci and added an airtop to it too! Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop
Post #369605 4th Nov 2014 9:48pm
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HansT



Member Since: 25 Dec 2012
Location: Mariefred
Posts: 173
Sweden 2004 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
Diesel heater with remote control under the cubby box and electrical heater under the dash Very Happy


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Post #369628 4th Nov 2014 11:31pm
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Kent_keith



Member Since: 01 Jun 2014
Location: Kent
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Zambezi Silver
Plenty of things to think about and Improve then!

Im I right in thinking that there are 3 stages to this heating system.

1, A pre radiator and pre heater matrix water circuit, that is water that gets pumped around the engine block only
The engine being the only method of heating this water.

2, water that gets pumped around the heater matrix when heat is selected.

3, and the water that when the thermostat opens, let's the cooling water flow though the radiator.

Keith 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
Post #369643 5th Nov 2014 7:11am
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Paddie42



Member Since: 24 Apr 2014
Location: Hamphire
Posts: 230
England 2003 Defender 110 Td5 SW Belize Green
I've been looking at Webasto Thermo top c heaters and found this site;

http://www.carheaters.eu/

Has anyone had any dealings with them? I know that they are registered in Poland, but appear to be based in Cheltenham.

Thanx in advance
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Laurie



Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Buy an XS, it's got heated seats and windscreen. Very Happy 
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