Date:         Thu, 8 Dec 2005 23:44:20 -0800
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <syncrowestytd@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Karl Mullendore <syncrowestytd@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: [WetWesties] where to install the D1l-C in westy?
Comments: To: Matthew <mpteleski@yahoo.com>
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Maybe on top of the current rear heater? Or next to it, passenger side
under the seat? If you aren't using both front battery boxes, it could
fit there too. I've seen a few Euro conversions where it has been
installed in a short storage box between the front seats. Also, it
should easily fit in the small cubby left of the fridge, providing you
get a 90-degree ell for intake air and duct that for recirculation. Tom
S. has his in the closet, I'm sure he'd offer some photos.

Side note: Just returned from my grand adventure trip, my D1LC performed
wonderfully, EXCEPT for one occasion: At 9400 feet and 5 degrees F., it
would only start [sluggishly] with lots of smoke, and stop after warmup
stage. Not enough oxygen? Fuel too cold? Gave me quite the headache,
fumes mixed with the altitude.

Also, if you haven't yet bought the little muffler for the heater,
definitely get one! It can be unbearable at some speeds and keep you
awake. I can send the source where I got mine.

Karl Mullendore
'87 Westy Syncro TDI-m, 522,000 km!
Back from an amazing 6-week trip, 11,000 miles, totally trouble-free!


Matthew wrote:
> folks,
> i have an eberspacher D1L-C heater that i'm going to
> install in my westy.  Oh but where???
>
> I don't want to eliminate the rear heater core as i
> have kiddies that need heat, plus an additional
> 'radiator' in hot weather is nice on those really long
> slow climbs.
>
> One idea is to move the rear core towards the slider
> 8", and then put the D1L-C next to the rear heater
> core, but unfortunatley the hot out and cold in will
> be ~18" or less apart, which should be ok.  Moving the
> rear core will require me to fabricate a new piece of
> plywood for under the back seat though.
>
> Phil's heater is in a nice place, but it would
> interfere with my jump seat.
>
> If you have any ideas, please holler!
>
> In addition, I may have another D1LC for sale. it is a
> 24V variety, but i'll include the high power 12->24V
> converter. Once I get the one to run in my bus, i'll
> make a decision on the extra one. I'd be looking for
> ~$450 for it.
>
> Thanks for the help
> Matthew
> 86 syncro westy turbo diesel