Date:         Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:35:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Upgrading DA6 heater electronics?
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I am looking into a diesel heater for my '88 - the Espar D1 or D2 models
appear to be the perfect solution, except for the price - about $1800 CDN
new. I have a DA6 in my '82, but of course it has the quirky 25 year old
electronics. Has anyone tried upgrading a DA6 with electronic controls
from a newer model? Specifically, I'd like to have the ability to run for
extended periods with the engine off, so power consumption and noise are
issues. I don't know if the low speed setting on a DA6 is low enough for
long term operation. The low speed on a D1/D2 uses very little power and
fuel, and is controlled with an electronic t-stat.

Any ideas appreciated...Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
 (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
'82 Diesel Westy