Anyone done this without it ending up an eyesore in the engine bay, and, is there any CHEAP compact units to buy off the shelf?
Steve
I fancy using the engine to keep me warm through the winter, just the odd dry sunny winter day out you understand.
Anyone done this without it ending up an eyesore in the engine bay, and, is there any CHEAP compact units to buy off the shelf?
Steve
mini or landrover tend to be easy and available in scrappys
but car builder solutions does this kit -
linky
[Edited on 6/11/08 by Mr Whippy]
A friend of mine used to have a Westie many years ago. His solution was simply a hole with a closable flap into the drivers footwell from the engine
bay, to keep legs toasty warm from the heat of the engine bay.
Not sure what would have happened if the engine caught fire though!
burn alive?
Naah, he'd just do what you did in your avatar and pull the bonnet release to put out the fire
VW Polo heater unit is pretty compact.
...and I just happen to have one going spare if your interested. Think I paid the scrappers £20 for it.
adrian
Go very carefully if you put one behind the dashboard. Someone on this site suffered serious burns after a major leak on his.It prompted me to take mine out.
Not that I've been in a 7 with a heater, but I just can't see it having much effect in such an open car. Different if you had full doors
maybe and certainly if you had full weather gear fitted.
I've found a thick pair combat style trousers, decent socks, several fleace layers, windproof with elasticated waist and cuffs, snood, crash hat
and gloves keep me plenty warm enough (even in the snow 
)
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Not that I've been in a 7 with a heater, but I just can't see it having much effect in such an open car. Different if you had full doors maybe and certainly if you had full weather gear fitted.
quote:
Originally posted by PAULD
Go very carefully if you put one behind the dashboard. Someone on this site suffered serious burns after a major leak on his.It prompted me to take mine out.
Polo heater fitting
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=21377
Was thinking about the space over the diff... and blowing hot air out under the seat into the cabin.
Just a couple bits of copper pipe down the trans tunnel and bobs your uncle. No fear of leaks onto your feet or into the footwell. Saw that happen on
a Westy at a track day in the summer.
Its suprising how warm the bare aluminuim on my transmition tunnel is.
Some pictures of the Polo heater...
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z282/adrianthorp/fury091.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z282/adrianthorp/fury090.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z282/adrianthorp/fury089.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z282/adrianthorp/fury088.jpg
Just to give you an idea of the size. The one I've got has been snapped up from under your nose, sorry.
adrian
You puff. Disgrace to the Northern communities.
Next you will be telling me you are wearing long sleeves!
What about a heated pad for the seats that you can plug into cigarette lighter socket?
Maplin do heated waistcoats.
adrian
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Originally posted by DarrenW
What about a heated pad for the seats that you can plug into cigarette lighter socket?