Member Since: 27 Jan 2008
Location: Northampton
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When should I notice the fuel burning heater working?
Apologies if this is obvious stuff but when should I see the engine being pre-heated? we've had some lowish temperatures but when I get in the vehicle the engine always seems to be starting from cold on the temperature gauge.
I could be wrong but I think its when the temp gets below 5C.
I dont find mine very effective but it definately is working, I can see and smell the fumes coming out of the exhaust by the front passenger wheel arch.
Re: When should I notice the fuel burning heater working?
You'll only see it being pre-heated if you fit a timer and start it in advance of starting the engine. Otherwise it should kick in to help the engine warm up quicker if it's below 5°C and the engine coolant is below (I think) 75°C when you start the engineThe End
15th Feb 2008 8:07 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Its also very effective My heaters start pushing cold air after only a mile up the road.
Wouldn't it be better if they pushed out hot air though? The End
15th Feb 2008 8:20 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Yeah it would... but we cant have everything
15th Feb 2008 8:24 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Mine worked this morning, as well it should, it was -8decC. So much for this mild winter!
15th Feb 2008 8:48 pm
wavey66
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 158
Just came back from Austria -14 at night, D3 started perfectly each morning and FBH came on as expected after a few minutes - bit worrying when it does come on as the heat generated as the FBH warms up looks like a small fire has broken out !
17th Feb 2008 1:10 pm
DISCOSK8
Member Since: 16 Feb 2008
Location: TN17 4DW
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I have just got a 6 month old SE and the FBH is working - However I am concerned about the amount of Smoke it makes - it seems excessive - is this normal ? (I would post some photos if I could work out how to do it) Have uploaded phots to Gallery
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17th Feb 2008 3:55 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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Location: Bramhall
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Mine is like that most cold mornings. It smokes initially, but clears after about a minute, and it works just fine. I don't think its a problem.
17th Feb 2008 4:06 pm
robsmith
Member Since: 02 Sep 2007
Location: Staffordshire
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Wish I'd had a camera with me this morning, the "burp" of smoke was fantasitc - temperature and humidity must have been just right to create a really big burst of white smoke as I stopped at the end of the road
My FBH was obviously working well Rob Smith
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17th Feb 2008 5:04 pm
DISCOSK8
Member Since: 16 Feb 2008
Location: TN17 4DW
Posts: 15
Fuel Burning Heater
Thanks Guys - Looking forward to enjoying the Disco - Really nice vehicle to Drive - Hope my life with it gets better
- already have had to have a new Fuel tank fitted as it leaked Diesel all over the place when full-
17th Feb 2008 6:04 pm
stoke135
Member Since: 12 Feb 2008
Location: staffordshire
Posts: 47
i was worried this morning when i started mine and had smoke coming from the n/s/f. but take it that is normal on cold mornings then.
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My heaters start pushing cold air after only a mile up the road.
