yoda Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 i have a 110/300tdi and am wanting to start running svo. i know that i have to pre-heat the oil to avoid causing damage, so am looking a twin tank system to keep my options open. are there any thoughts on: [*]which system or heater to purchase [*]to channel heat into the cab first thing in the morning and warm the engine up at the same time before i set off [*]a system that i don't have to plug into the mains but would run of the battery [*]one that is fitted with a timer i know there are few requirements but all thoughts welcome ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L835 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have a 'Kats' preheater from the good ole USA on my 110 220 tdi. It runs off the mains via a timer - plug it in at night, nice and warm before work! As most preheaters are 1500 -2000W running one off your battery a) will take ages to heat and b) won't leave you with a lot power to start the engine with. The preheater heats the fuel filter then the heater matrix, heater hoses are insulated. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb78 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Not quite answering your questions, but there is a very good thread in the tech archive on this conversion. A read there, if you havent already, may help with some of the decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 many thanks for the replies. it all helps. ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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