Standheizung Supplement Install Instructions

[tongsli]

So,

I just finished these supplement instructions. I plan on putting an entire set together once I get digital images of the original documents.

PDF

 

[gern_blanston]

Dangit, I've been happily ignoring this device ever since I saw the first threats by Dan to supply a kit. You're not helping me by installing one and then reminding me once in a while how cool it is to have one!
I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.

 

[tongsli]

I said the same thing...look at me now /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[gern_blanston]

Couldn't you at least tell us all that it's not worth it? That it's not that cool after all? That you wish you'd never seen one? That you're taking yours off and selling it cheap?

Very nice write-up, by the way.

 

[tongsli]

Thanks, There are several BACK URL's that I just found don't send you back. I will fix it when I get home. Don't have the document here.

This document is meant to supplement the Original Instructions provided. The instructions are in German and you need to translate them and interpret the pictures.

Having gone through the installation, I have included some tips and things I picked up along the way. There are additional pictures like routing of the fuel line underneath the car from the fuel tank to the rear pump which I still have to take and will include later.

Lito

 

[oldpoopie]

I'd put one of these in if I could afford it. They should come standard!

 

[ARBY]

No offense, but, what is it?

Thanks,

 

[bigmacf1]

It's a Parking Heater. Detail here!

 

[weedeater]

This is something I want to see at Impex... /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[gern_blanston]

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I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.

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Seriously, I do not want a... DOH!

 

[ARBY]

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It's a Parking Heater. Detail here!

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Oh, my. I want one.

Weren't these popular in Euro G-Wagens? I remember seeing these on imported G320s and 500s on Europa's website. Hmmm....wonder if my parts guy can get me this for wholesale...

 

[tongsli]

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This is something I want to see at Impex...

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Well, I'll either have to take the bumper off or bring a mirror to lay on the ground. Maybe I can put the tire up on a jack stand /images/graemlins/grin.gif

This is also an option on the GOLF V.

L

 

[TDI_Convert]

ARBY:

These (or one very similar to it) are standard on the "Sprinters" that Mercedez makes and are imported by Freightliner and Dodge. They are powered by the 5 cyl. M-B Turbo diesel. FedEx are using them for home delivery.

 

[unixb0y]

i'd love to get the coolant hoses so that i could connect a zerostart to our gaser and have it look pretty much stock.

 

[geon116]

I was looking forward to the standeizung, but after my conversation with Dan I don't think I'll be getting one. It sounds like it's around 2K just for the parts. I was prepared to drop $1500, but 2K plus looks like it's not going to happen. I mentioned biodiesel and I got a strong feeling Dan wasn't a biodiesel advocate, especially for the new PDs. I'll wait and seee if they come up with a tdiheater. My wife is cold-blooded, the type that warms her car up for 20 minutes before she off to work. I've got to have heat for her. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[tongsli]

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I'll wait and seee if they come up with a tdiheater.

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The Standheizung IS the OEM TDI heater for the GOLF V.

 

[tongsli]

Almost time to fire this baby up!

 

[gern_blanston]

I'd almost forgotten about the doggone thing, but now that winter's here, I suppose I'll be subjected to you telling me how nifty it is. Dangit!
See my earlier post.
I do not want a Standheizung...

 

[tongsli]

 

[schultzy]

Did you fire this thing up yet? I was discussing it with a co-worker this morning. He doesn't have heated seats and I mentioned that he might want to ddo this parking heater as an upgrade

 

[tongsli]

Not yet, but I've tested it before so I know it works. It's just not that cold yet to justify heating up the car.

Once it gets below freezing at night consistently, then I'll probably use it more often.

L

 

[tongsli]

Just an update:

I've started using the heater as it's gotten cold enough for me to justify it. So far, with only 15 minutes of operation I'm able to get hot air from the fan right away. Enough to melt frost on the windshield.

30 minutes I'm sure would have me up close to operating temperature but I haven't tried it for that long.

I would like to add the timer feature next season as I think that would be handy to have as well. The remote, despite having a 600M range still needs decent line-of-site in order to communicate with the antennae.

Of course all the benefits apply here with a smoother running engine on startup, easy shifting. The car also gets a jump start on getting to operating temperature.

Very happy with this heater! The car heater sounds like the Batmobile

PS Shultzy, let me know if your co-worker decides to install one. If he's close I may be able to provide some technical assistance.

 

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[VelvetFoot]

Could this run for "X" amount of time in a closed garage? I've had my kerosene heater on for quite a while (timing belt... ooops coming up again in 3k miles

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[tongsli]

Robert,

now there's an idea...

Karl, you're not supposed to run it in an enclosed space. So If I ever did have a garage, I'd hook up an exhaust fan or something just to be safe.

L

 

[schultzy]

I'll bet the timer option would be a great addition. Just "set it, and forget it!" A'la Ronco.

Hell with the co-worker, I may hit you up for some technical assistance installing ESP in my '04 Golf....

 

[IXLR8]

I left work this evening, it was 10dF and dropping. As it took 20 miles on the highway to get any serious amount of heat out of this beast I kept repeating.

I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.

PDF has been downloaded.. but

I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.

The thought of having a warm car, that started easy, with a warm steering wheel... from the start. HMMMMM

Where do I get pricing on this?? Oh yea, that's right... I do not want a Standheizung!!

 

[gern_blanston]

I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.

PDF has been downloaded.. but

I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.

The thought of having a warm car, that started easy, with a warm steering wheel... from the start. HMMMMM

Where do I get pricing on this?? Oh yea, that's right... I do not want a Standheizung!!

What he said!!

 

[IXLR8]

PDF has been downloaded.. but

I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.
I do not want a Standheizung.

The thought of having a warm car, that started easy, with a warm steering wheel... from the start. HMMMMM

Where do I get pricing on this?? Oh yea, that's right... I do not want a Standheizung!!

What he said!!

Gern et all,
One day last week when I got out of work, at 8:00pm, it was freezing rain.

I spent 20 minutes in the cold, dark, wet, scraping the ice off the windows only to have the ones I did originally ice over again.

I decided this is for the birds and I HAVE to get me one of these. I just got off the phone with Dan, seems with the price of the Euro and all the kits to go with it, the cost of doing this now is over $2100.oo!!

I want one, but not THAT bad.

 

[tongsli]

That Euro is really kicking our collective asses, isn't it?