Kenlowe still make these in the UK (engine pre heaters), a bit pricey
though
at =A3300 or a German company Hot Frog also makes them ' advertised on
Ebay
for about =A390.
I fitted a Kenlowe heater on my car 20 yrs ago ' certainly very
effective in
the cold weather and claimed to halve engine wear (probably true). Pre
heats
the engine block to about 85 degrees C.
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob
Harrison
Sent: 17 January 2011 13:01
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Engine preheating
ONE of my volvo=92s had a mains heater system plumbed into the coolant
line
complete with circulatory pump and a thermostat. It=92s previous owner
was the
Service Manager for British Leyland which sends a mixed message if ever
there was one !
However it was very effective, quick and light weight,
Bob Harrison
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of GRAHAM
SINGLETON
Sent: 17 January 2011 10:55
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Engine preheating
Might be more effective to heat the oil and the coolant via the
radiators,
then hope for a bit of convection?
Graham
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From: Guerner Remi <air.guerner@orange.fr>
Sent: Monday, 17 January, 2011 9:26:54
Subject: Europa-List: Engine preheating
Juergen,
The key to the effectiveness of the described method is to force the hot
air
around the cylinders fins through the Rotax air baffle. Blowing hot air
through the two other holes of the XS Europa cowling would be a lot less
effective to heat the engine. It also would mean a higher temperature
under
the cowling and possibly too much heat on the engine electronic
components.
Remi
<<<<I want also thank you for your very informative article in the
Europa
Flyer.
I wouldn't=B4had expected an simple hairdryer that effective.
What do you think about using two dryers for each hole? >>>>
Juergen
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