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by mcfly
19.11.2009 16:30
Forum: Tekniikka
Topic: Engine heater install
Replies: 11
Views: 18748

So I went this morning and had it installed. It took them 4 hours to complete the install. The defa site stated the approximate install time as 1 hr without the plug for heating the inside of the car as well. So it took them 3 hrs for that part!? Good thing I had I negotiated a flat rate of 100€. I a ...
by mcfly
19.11.2009 8:36
Forum: Tekniikka
Topic: Engine heater install
Replies: 11
Views: 18748

To clarify the element for the 140 hp pd motors dpf or without is a coolant inline heating system. The 170 hp pd is a radiant style heater that is attached to the exterior of the oil pan heating the oil. Which is probably why it was cheaper, but hey I don't care what type it is as long as it works ...
by mcfly
18.11.2009 13:03
Forum: Tekniikka
Topic: Engine heater install
Replies: 11
Views: 18748

Damnit! I bought the parts yesterday and I noticed that when I got home the heating element was the wrong type! So of course I went back to motonet and fetched the right piece. Nice thing was the heater for the (bmr) 2.0 tdi 125 kw motor is 30€ cheaper! That makes the kit 50€ more than the calix pie ...
by mcfly
17.11.2009 23:06
Forum: Tekniikka
Topic: Engine heater install
Replies: 11
Views: 18748

Well, I decided to go for the defa heating system over the calix. The prices of the parts for the calix is 161€. And the price of the defa is 241€. These are the prices from motonet for the whole kit for the 125 kw tdi motor. you may be wondering why I went for the more expensive option? I examined t ...
by mcfly
17.11.2009 6:16
Forum: Tekniikka
Topic: Engine heater install
Replies: 11
Views: 18748

My car is also from Germany. I have been to a Vw dealer in helsinki and they seem to think that all 2.0 tdi diesels come with the webasto which works while the car is running but now you have stated otherwise. How can you tell if you have the webasto heater installed. Where in the engine bay is it ...
by mcfly
14.11.2009 2:01
Forum: Tekniikka
Topic: Engine heater install
Replies: 11
Views: 18748

Engine heater install

Hi my name is Martti and as you can tell I speak english as I have been living abroad (Canada) for over 20 years so my finnish is poor at best. I have recently purchased a black 2006 Volkswagen passat variant 2.0 tdi 170 hp highline 6mt. The weather has become quite cold now and I would like to ...