Coolant heater
Coolant heater
They aren't very reliable. When I worked at Swift they earned the nickname Webastards from all the Mechanics. Frequently coking the temperature sensor, difficult to prime and smoke like a steam engine when they first start.
ForcedInduction
10-27-2009, 03:01 PM
#2
I found a g@s one once in a 560SEL, but no diesels. The closest diesel one I've ever found was a cab air heater in an Iveco.
They aren't very reliable. When I worked at Swift they earned the nickname Webastards from all the Mechanics. Frequently coking the temperature sensor, difficult to prime and smoke like a steam engine when they first start.
Yes, they do break down - most of the time it's just the glow plug that fouls up. Install it in an easily accessible location - easier said than done, I know.
Yes, they do smoke at first and make noise when running - but that was never a concern of mine.
Beers,
Matt
'07 W211 OM642
'95 W124.131/722.435, 211k - daily driver/Superturbo project - OM606.962 with "M" pump...under construction! (build thread here)
'99 W210.025 - gone, but not forgotten
'94 Dodge/Cummins - gone, but not forgotten
HoleshotHolset
10-30-2009, 04:25 PM #3I have a NOS Espar D5W (hydronic) that I've been meaning to install in something. A few friends of mine have Espar hydronic heaters in their Cummins powered Dodge trucks and they love them.
Yes, they do break down - most of the time it's just the glow plug that fouls up. Install it in an easily accessible location - easier said than done, I know.
Yes, they do smoke at first and make noise when running - but that was never a concern of mine.
Beers,
Matt
'07 W211 OM642
'95 W124.131/722.435, 211k - daily driver/Superturbo project - OM606.962 with "M" pump...under construction! (build thread here)
'99 W210.025 - gone, but not forgotten
'94 Dodge/Cummins - gone, but not forgotten
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