Engine preheating

Bastelmann · 17th October 2018, 10:42

I´m thinking of assembling an engine preheating system to my KV6. Something like this:
https://www.limora.com/en/hotstart-kit-1-289461.html
Is there anybody who did this before? Does it make sense? Is such a system suitable to reduce engine wear at low temperatures?

macafee2 · 17th October 2018, 11:40

check out the forum, I'm sure in the last couple of weeks fitting a webasto unit to a petrol was discussed.

many of us with diesels have a webasto unit fitted, I believe it helps reduce engine wear. Also, these can be fired up before the engine is started and if left for 10 minutes the temperature gauge is getting halfway to normal running temperature setting.

Not only helps engine wear but clearing windscreen of ice and make a more pleasant cabin environment

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vitesse · 17th October 2018, 17:12

Just about all cars in Sweden have some form of engine + cabin heater and many workplaces / residential parking areas have electrical outlets.

My own 75 has this kind:
http://old.defa.com/en/automotive/wa...engine_heater/

Not only is it said to be good for the engine and environment but with clear, ice free car windows probably reduces accidents too.

The only disadvantage is the initial cost as the leads and sockets are special but spread over several years the cost is well worth it. I usually find about two hours on a timer is enough even with temperatures around minus 15 - 20.

Regards

RoverP480 · 18th October 2018, 19:23

Old Rovers such as the P4 had a screwed aluminium plug in the Cyl. block that when removed could be replaced with a block heater 240 or 110 volt version. I had one in my Diesel LR , worked well but was low wattage , so more suited to being left connected overnight.
They also did an inline version https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAY-vint...-YlC:rk:3:pf:0

Bastelmann · 21st October 2018, 05:52

Thanks for your hints and estimations.

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RoverP480 Gets stuck in None at the moment Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hereford Posts: 501 Thanks: 1 Thanked 165 Times in 146 Posts	Old Rovers such as the P4 had a screwed aluminium plug in the Cyl. block that when removed could be replaced with a block heater 240 or 110 volt version. I had one in my Diesel LR , worked well but was low wattage , so more suited to being left connected overnight. They also did an inline version https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAY-vint...-YlC:rk:3:pf:0 Last edited by RoverP480; 18th October 2018 at 19:28..

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Bastelmann Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer V6 2,5 Connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lippetal, Germany Posts: 404 Thanks: 47 Thanked 207 Times in 103 Posts	Thanks for your hints and estimations. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Gott schütze uns vor Sturm und Wind ... ... und Autos, die aus England sind. (Old German car mechanic prayer)

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	check out the forum, I'm sure in the last couple of weeks fitting a webasto unit to a petrol was discussed. many of us with diesels have a webasto unit fitted, I believe it helps reduce engine wear. Also, these can be fired up before the engine is started and if left for 10 minutes the temperature gauge is getting halfway to normal running temperature setting. Not only helps engine wear but clearing windscreen of ice and make a more pleasant cabin environment macafee2 macafee2

17th October 2018, 17:12	#3
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Just about all cars in Sweden have some form of engine + cabin heater and many workplaces / residential parking areas have electrical outlets. My own 75 has this kind: http://old.defa.com/en/automotive/wa...engine_heater/ Not only is it said to be good for the engine and environment but with clear, ice free car windows probably reduces accidents too. The only disadvantage is the initial cost as the leads and sockets are special but spread over several years the cost is well worth it. I usually find about two hours on a timer is enough even with temperatures around minus 15 - 20. Regards