imageandmoore
New Member
After all this bloody freezing weather we have been having, I too have been thinking about upgrading the heating.
I know there is a unit that you can get. I am looking for something that wont cost an arm and a leg, anyone point me in the right direction?
Regard
Rich
I know there is a unit that you can get. I am looking for something that wont cost an arm and a leg, anyone point me in the right direction?
Regard
Rich
Apparently an XR2 heater core fits and is bigger / more efficient than the LR one. I haven't done it myself and can't remember exactly where the source was either!... but the donation of a fatter heat exchanger would seem a better answer than trying to stuff more air through something that is too easily cooled already..
Deb
New Member
Have seen this system mentioned, don't remember where;
http://www.eberspacher.com/car.php?section=automotive
Have no idea of price and how effective they are, although probably overkill in the month or so of really cold weather we can expect each year.
My heater used to be great until it suddenly dropped power on the 'high' setting, so I think there may be something that needs a fiddle.
http://www.eberspacher.com/car.php?section=automotive
Have no idea of price and how effective they are, although probably overkill in the month or so of really cold weather we can expect each year.
My heater used to be great until it suddenly dropped power on the 'high' setting, so I think there may be something that needs a fiddle.
Digbee
New Member
Jim,Fired-up said:
Have you actually taken your heater to bits yet ? Worth doing, all you need is a spanner to remove the box, and a drill to remove all the pop rivets.
Have a look at your heater when undone this all, check to see if there are any signs of leaks, leaf debris, and see how perished the rubber/foam jacket is - When I replaced - well overhauled the jacket, with some chopped up camping mat, and put it back together - found that its much more efficient - okay the fan speed is pretty naff still, but at least you can't feel the cold air coming out of the vents anymore when its on hot - in fact it gets so hot now in my 90 van-style LandRover that often have to open the window to let the heat out.
Allow about 2 hours to overhaul heater.
Check cabling, as well, as this can be lubricated in situ with the correct tool found here:
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8650
Hope this helps you.
BTW I wish I'd bought a LR replacement Jacket, as these fit !
Peter
