Mark Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Land rover heaters are not the best for kicking out heat, but is there anything you can do to; A. Get more heat out of one B. Get one working and at least get some heat I believe that they are fed from the hot water system ? is there a bleed or something to get air out etc. any ideas from the LR gods here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirhc Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 There should be a tap on the top of the engine near the bulkhead which controls the hot water flow to the heater. Make sure this is turned on. Also make sure the electric motor in the fan is working. If both of these are ok but you are still cold, maybe buy a Winterised one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 There should be a tap on the top of the engine near the bulkhead which controls the hot water flow to the heater. Make sure this is turned on. Also make sure the electric motor in the fan is working. If both of these are ok but you are still cold, maybe buy a Winterised one? Cheers :-D not so much cold but frustated as to why they do not work properly or efficiently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Mark, What model of Land rover have you got? I had a Series III, one of the best mods I did was stick a modern thermostat in the engine, one that opens at 80 odd degrees rather than 70. The extra heat in the water works wonders. Also helped fuel efficiency. Next mod was to fit a 90 heater onto the passenger footwell, it's quite a bit larger but just fits under the wing without having to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi I have a lightweight where the fan works but nothing comes out just cold air and a 110, where the heater works but might as well blow on your hands. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Set fire to it. That usually makes it a bit warmer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Set fire to it. That usually makes it a bit warmer.... Defeatist attitude that.............................but possible :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormin Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thing to do with the lightweight is remove the tap from the engine altogether, these are prone to seizing up and restricting flow of hot water even when working correctly. You won't get to warm in summer of course because the top will be off. With both heaters make sure the core's are clear, they tend to collect rust and muck restricting the flow of hot water. I flushed mine through both ways with a hose pipe several times. The muck that came out was unbelievable. Keep going until the water runs clear. The heater on a 110 should work very well providing the core is clear. Check the foam seal of the heater box to the bulkhead, this can disintegrate and let could air from under the bonnet through. If it's only you sat in the 110 most of the time, have you tried blanking off the rear section. Friend of mine hung a piece of clear polythene from the roof just behind the front seats, effectively reducing the cab size and increasing the heat in the front. If you've got a soft top, a proper fume curtain is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thank you I will have to check these bits as mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuno Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 My pragmatic solution to overcome the heater-problem was to take my TDi to North Africa. Don't do that if you have a TD5 or the new version with the Ford-engine since they won't survive the North African fuel (wonder, if Landrovers are only built for European inner-city traffic in the meantime :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Chance would be a fine thing :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Land rover heaters are not the best for kicking out heat, but is there anything you can do to; Land Rover heaters were not meant for heat, whats the point there are so many gaps in the doors etc that you will never keep it warm. More layers gloves and a hat are the answer (even in the summer) (from a Land Rover Owner who knows his vehicles limitations) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Land rover heaters are not the best for kicking out heat, but is there anything you can do to; Land Rover heaters were not meant for heat, whats the point there are so many gaps in the doors etc that you will never keep it warm. More layers gloves and a hat are the answer (even in the summer) (from a Land Rover Owner who knows his vehicles limitations) I like it :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rachel Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 mark if you want heat from your heater use you car because the heater on your land rover is never up to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poptopshed Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Get a 101, V8 powered heater is great. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rambo1969 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Most of what has been said. Change your thermostat, the heater on my 110 was poo!, new thermostat fitted and nice and toastie!!! When I had my lightwieght I sealed up all the holes in the bulkhead(dum dum is good for this) and blanked of the passenger demist and foot heater, this forced more hot air to the drivers side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 The answer is the Artic heatear. A humongeous great beast that sits bettween the front seats, works superbly. The other answer is get an Esperbacher, The 101 ambulance has one. Beauty of that is you can set to preheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Are both the flow and return pipes hot. If they're cold its probable an air lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Are both the flow and return pipes hot. If they're cold its probable an air lock To be honest Chris I have not checked it only came to me today that they are not very good and prompted the question, I have lots of things to check now though Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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