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heater
Mar 28, 2009 20:45:01 GMT 12
Post by friendlyfire on Mar 28, 2009 20:45:01 GMT 12
was considering removing my heater when i replace my engine just to get rid of those massive pipes going right over the engine and that big box on the firewall to give it a cleaner look, i rember reading somewhere that it wouldnt pass a WOF if you remove it i think, anyone want to clarify this for me? cheers
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heater
Mar 29, 2009 10:59:50 GMT 12
Post by dannyboy on Mar 29, 2009 10:59:50 GMT 12
I think you need a windscreen demister setup for WOF
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heater
Mar 29, 2009 15:27:03 GMT 12
Post by gemininja on Mar 29, 2009 15:27:03 GMT 12
ive ripd mine all out, however i havnt tried for a warrant yet...
i know in aussie you can need window demisters...
but my cars heater wasnt working and the cables had broken so it only pointed at my feet... and that passd warrents...
safest way would be to ask at vtnz.
but it is ALOT better without the heaterbox in the enginebay.
note- you will have a big square hole from the box and a round one above your feet from the piping.
and without the external box thers no air intake, so you will be left with a heater core working all the time and nowhere to divert the heat.
i removed everything down to the vents from the dash, and just joined the pipes (wich ill remove completely next time the engines out)
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heater
Mar 29, 2009 20:47:45 GMT 12
Post by crazytim on Mar 29, 2009 20:47:45 GMT 12
pm west, he removed his too...aybe he has done the homework...
curious for chevini too lol
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heater
Mar 29, 2009 22:49:36 GMT 12
Post by gordo on Mar 29, 2009 22:49:36 GMT 12
There's a place in the UK that does occasional orders for electrically heated laminated windscreens for Chevettes - if they fit. Around 200 quid, though, IIRC. [edit 260 quid!!!  ] I have also heard of people using 12V PC fans and PVC ducting for blowers. |
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heater
Mar 30, 2009 1:02:52 GMT 12
Post by gordo on Mar 30, 2009 1:02:52 GMT 12
Price dropped a bit
"Manufacturer: Ricky Evans Motorsport
Vauxhall Chevette Heated Front Screen
A Heated Front clear windscreen for the Vauxhall Chevette. Road Legal as it is laminated. Get rid of the problem of misted front screens in winter and cold times of the year. Clears in seconds.
Simple to wire in using a relay, switch and some basic wiring skills.
DELIVERY TIME: Normally 2-3 days. Sent using specialists couriers, having 100% delivery so far without any breakages.
Price: £211.50"
That's around $550 plus delivery IF they're prepared to send it.
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heater
Mar 30, 2009 17:15:40 GMT 12
Post by zep on Mar 30, 2009 17:15:40 GMT 12
I have no heater plumbed in, no pipes to my front vents and no pipes to the demister and have never failed a warrent.
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heater
Mar 30, 2009 17:46:36 GMT 12
Post by cul8r on Mar 30, 2009 17:46:36 GMT 12
+1, Current setup, need to investigate getting it plumbed in.. gets damn cold sometimes..
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heater
Mar 30, 2009 19:16:45 GMT 12
Post by friendlyfire on Mar 30, 2009 19:16:45 GMT 12
cheers for the info boys, she will be comin out sometime soon!
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heater
Mar 30, 2009 22:25:59 GMT 12
Post by crazytim on Mar 30, 2009 22:25:59 GMT 12
Zep: There could be a difference to having it disconnected and not having one at all... depends how retarded your WOF guy is, would think a big testing station would spot a disconnected heater hose so if it is a wof issue and you took yours thru a big wof station youd have heard aboot it.... where can one find the answer? Heaters are friggin fugly, necessary evils on a daily tho as one of u boes mentioned above.
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