arne487
Veteran Member
You shouldn't have trouble starting even without a Frostheater. Just cycle the glow plugs once or twice and it should fire right up. No defrosted windows and instant heat though...
Thanks and how long after do you take off after it's been on for about 3-4 mins and the thermostat is still on the far left bar or do you wait until it's in the middle? (pardon me on the noob questions..) Our winters are pretty harsh with the windchill reaching -40c at times..You shouldn't have trouble starting even without a Frostheater. Just cycle the glow plugs once or twice and it should fire right up. No defrosted windows and instant heat though...
If your question is at what point do you drive after starting the engine (vs idling until temp gauge registers then driving), the answer is after a few seconds to allow oil pressure to build, just drive. Idling these motors does not result in warming up. Keep revs above 2200 or so-- don't lug or under-rev. It will take a while to warm if you don't have a coolant heater and it's -40 out! There also are different strategies to block the radiator to help with warming.Thanks and how long after do you take off after it's been on for about 3-4 mins and the thermostat is still on the far left bar or do you wait until it's in the middle? (pardon me on the noob questions..) Our winters are pretty harsh with the windchill reaching -40c at times..
Thank you for the info! I'll consider looking into that!If your question is at what point do you drive after starting the engine (vs idling until temp gauge registers then driving), the answer is after a few seconds to allow oil pressure to build, just drive. Idling these motors does not result in warming up. Keep revs above 2200 or so-- don't lug or under-rev. It will take a while to warm if you don't have a coolant heater and it's -40 out! There also are different strategies to block the radiator to help with warming.
I live in a temperate area for which even having a coolant heater is not necessary. However, in the winter, I notice that it takes a full third of my half hour commute to warm up and I prefer that this time be spent at operating temperature. Especially every day, five days a week. There is no pre-heat option on the return commute but that's unavoidable. There also are webasto diesel heaters -- pricey but can be used even when sitting all day.
Zombie thread...Got the pics!
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This really hasn't been an issue. For the most part the plug is not exposed to direct sunlight, and for another, it is a product intended for a boat, where that sort of condition appears to have been considered.Was not sure about the covers for the Connectors, and the flimsie type of rubber fold over for a cap. The UV from the summertime would rot the rubber, making the plastic of the molding break after a number of years.
I have a pair or plastic peices that are originally from a vent in a computer case, but they thread into each other. I suppose you can use some basic plumbing parts and fit that behind the front emblem. I am thinking of making one, just as a prototype. Maybe somebody will like it.I wonder if there is an easy way to remove the VW emblem and have the plug behind it? Maybe make the emblem do a 1/4 turn or less and pop off, then plug in your car. I might see if I can pick up a cheap grille and play around a little.
Here is one if you want to host the pic on the club. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=207484Here is pic of my vw flip emblem in my signature How can I add pics to this post,