On 1/3/05 2:43 PM, "Dave Chameides" <docproteus@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > IΉm hooking a heated system up to my 83 1.6 and the directions call for me > to T into the ³coolant lines just before they enter the heater box². > Keeping in mind that these are not vehicle specific directions, can anyone > help me as to where to find something like this? IΉm basically trying to T > into the coolant line (preferably using 5/8 ID inch hose) at a point where > it will heat up the earliest possible. > > Random, but any thoughts? > > Dave > > If you are talking putting a coolant heater into the line to preheat your diesel. The heater lines go from the engine in 5/8 inch tubing to the heater unit up at the front and then return back to the engine with 5/8 inch rubber tubing again. You will have to have the heater valve open in order to use that type of system. But hook into the heater line just about anywhere. And clamp well. jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com |
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