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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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Thanks for the heads up Veetee
I'm hoping to get it wired into a second battery so should have its own fused feed 
Just trying to find a nicer way to add a timer than the one supplied. The one supplied while being simple looks a bit like its from a central heating boiler  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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30th Nov 2014 5:33pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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Which one (timer) do you have now? Cheers, Vincent
1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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30th Nov 2014 6:37pm |
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| Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539 
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I've bought timers etc from these people,they have an ebay shop also
http://butlertechnik.com |
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30th Nov 2014 6:40pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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This one came with the kit.
 Click image to enlarge I'm not too keen on it.... Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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30th Nov 2014 6:57pm |
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| Kent_keith Member Since: 01 Jun 2014 Location: Kent Posts: 388  
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You seem to be always one Prodject ahead of me
did you ever get this working (of course you did) 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS |
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10th Dec 2014 7:11am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Ha!
Sadly not, its still sat on my work bench awaiting some tubing and wiring and the time to fit it. I have a plan though, still working it out though. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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10th Dec 2014 9:40pm |
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respect though | shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Hoping to get another update done on that this weekend
Thank you! Glad your enjoying it Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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11th Dec 2014 8:49pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8061  
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i would use that outlet/inlet on your tank and just drop a pickup in by using a bent tube with correct thread insert to mount it. try a plumber supplies etc. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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11th Dec 2014 9:25pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Not had much to report on this thread however now the head is apart and she isn't going anywhere it has meant I can actually crack on with this.
I made a quick bracket up at work to support it which should give it nice stable base and am trying to figure out all the pipe connections. 2 things which cross my mind. Firstly, what are the benefits of fitting a non return valve into the system like this? Click image to enlarge Secondly, would a unused webasto setup make much difference in the running of the vehicle? I'm worried having now committed to rebuilding the head of now damaging it by fitting the webasto and it overheating when not being used? Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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24th Sep 2015 7:44pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Bit of an awesome day today.
As everything was apart I decided to take my heater box out so I could inspect my heater matrix properly. Much to my pleasant surprise it looks brand new! The gasket however is toast so new gaskets on order but it did mean that I could rivet the bracket which holds the circulating pump in place which annoyingly I couldn't do because of the angle. Then had a bit of a fiddle around with my Webasto which in a fashion Heath Robinson would be proud of (jam jar fuel tank, lunchbox coolant tank, electrical tape connections) It fired up into action and within 5 mins the coolant was piping hot and it was heating away merrily! After it had cooled down I set to work making the bracket which it fixes too. I used the Windscreen Washer bottle mount and made my own adapter plate which allows the Webasto to mount to the windscreen washer bottle. This worked surprisingly As expected and the whole thing is nice and sturdy. Now just waiting on the gaskets for the heater box assembly to go back in, so I can start the fuel, electrical and plumbing connections Some pics of the Webasto fitted on its mount Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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26th Sep 2015 11:05pm |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1833 
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Shaggy,
Is this a different setup/type to the others normally seen located inside the cab area and blow heated air directly? Or have you found a more ingenious way to mount it? Fancied a webcasts/eberspace but not keen on mounting it under the rear seat for fear of damaging when carrying longer loads Apologies if you've previously mentioned this. 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone 2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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27th Sep 2015 7:58am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Hi Rosco,
I think what you are referring to is a air heater- this one is a coolant heater which pre-heats the engine coolant which helps with starting but more importantly in a Tdi it helps warm the engine up so the heater works quicker! I did look at getting a air heater but I reckoned that as I want to go and do more snowboarding a block heater will be more useful and does the same job as an air heater but with the additional benefit of less wear on the engine components due to easier starting etc. Time will tell once it is set up how successful it is but judging by my Heath Robinson set up it should work very very well! Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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27th Sep 2015 11:37am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Bit of a boring video but here is it working away!
Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197 Self confessed mileage hunter |
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27th Sep 2015 11:55am |
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| Rosco Member Since: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Burntwood Posts: 1833
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Shaggy, realised the difference after a quick mooch around Webasto's website. Am I right in saying this system in effect provides hot air to the cabin without the engine running (although the ignition would be required to run the blower fan)? Or does it just pre-heat the block?
Either way I've been told I don't need one, as it already has a heater fitted.  They never understand do they 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
2002 - Black Discovery II - Gone 2014 - Montalcino Red 110 XS SW |
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28th Sep 2015 7:13am |
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