How do I get heating in my beetle?

Burgo Slammed & Awesome Dubber

87 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 7 Mar 2010, 5:55 pm

#766373

Hey hey all!
I realize that winter is fast approaching and unless I want to be carrying a hot water bottle around with me on my long winter drives (I am seriously considering that if i cant get it working) I need to get my heating working on my 1974 L-series beetle!

SO how do I do it? Is it a DIY job or should i get a mechanic to do it?

Thanks for everyone's help in advance!

clinker42 Officially Full-On Dubber

381 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 7 Mar 2010, 5:59 pm

#766376

Hang on

Dont beetles already hyave heating, air coming from the heat exchangers on the exhaust manifolds and then up through the tube on each side of the floor.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 7 Mar 2010, 6:08 pm

#766380

nah those are unrequested suicide applicators

Burgo, depends how much ofyour system is still intact

most people disable them cos of the fumes
do you know if you still have heaterboxes and the ducting to the the heater channels?

the cables and control levers rust off too

Burgo Slammed & Awesome Dubber

87 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 7 Mar 2010, 6:27 pm

#766386

No I dont anymore, is there an alternative to the heating system or am I gonna have to get new cables and a heater boxes and ducting?

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 7 Mar 2010, 6:46 pm

#766391

i had a 67 bug and the heaters were bloody great. like all things do it right and they work

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 7 Mar 2010, 7:15 pm

#766400

The stock heating system is excellent if it is maintained,if it's dodged up it is dangerous. I have run the stock system in my volksies for over 40 years both with and without standard exhaust systems.We manufactured our own version for Barls 2 litre and this also works well.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 7 Mar 2010, 7:16 pm

#766401

mine works fine actually i think im pretty much the only one with working stock heaters on a t4 converted bug

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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 Mar 2010, 7:40 pm

#766411

Oh yeah. That factory heater on a 1971 S is just great. So hot and dry, the car is toasty and no fog on the windows. The best heater I have had in about 10 different cars I have had.

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sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 · 7 Mar 2010, 7:49 pm

#766415

Do you really need a heater in Brisbane? I went through 3 Armidale winters in my bug without a heater... water bottle is a good move, believe me!!! but seriously beanie and a good jacket....

heres a link to my bug in the snow

but I've also seen something on Flat-4.jp that is a heater for VW's

https://www.flat4.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=5197

you'll have to use a translator though

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beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!

1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 7 Mar 2010, 8:27 pm

#766424

I have always had stock heaters on all my beetles, and as said above, as long as you keep them maintained (which doesn't take much), they work very well.

From your ole' mate Jeff

Burgo Slammed & Awesome Dubber

87 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 7 Mar 2010, 8:42 pm

#766428

I dont think anyones really answered my question...
My heater is NOT present so WHAT do i need and HOW do i put it in, HOW hard is it and can i DIY or should I get it done by a mechanic and HOW much would that cost?

Thanks all.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 7 Mar 2010, 9:02 pm

#766434

ok heater boxes, cables and then fitted.

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Markos Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 25 Apr 2010, 12:07 pm

#774989

sander288 wrote:Do you really need a heater in Brisbane? I went through 3 Armidale winters in my bug without a heater... water bottle is a good move, believe me!!! but seriously beanie and a good jacket....

heres a link to my bug in the snow

but I've also seen something on Flat-4.jp that is a heater for VW's

https://www.flat4.co.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=5197

you'll have to use a translator though

For about A$1500 !!!

That's a lot of beanies!!!

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 25 Apr 2010, 5:27 pm

#775044

i cheated on one of my bugs by using a oil cooler and a small fan it was located in the well behind the back seat,i would use the fan in winter and not in summer i was going to use a tap to stop the oil from getting to the cooler
happy driving

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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 · 25 Apr 2010, 5:35 pm

#775045

If you are not experienced then i would suggest you take it to a VW specialist who can assess the car and what it requires for the heaters to work.

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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 25 Apr 2010, 6:09 pm

#775062

If you do not any heater parts present, you will need heat exchangers on the exhaust system, heater tubes, heater dump valves and heater tube mufflers. Cables and flaps and maybe vents. It may cost between $500-800 in parts, and $80 an hour with between 4 and 16 hours to fit it all and get it working depending on the amount of components still intact, being brackets or cable tubes that should still be welded to the body.

So lets say as little as $100 for a couple cables if that is all it needs and you can do it yourself, up to $2000 if it is all just a dogs breakfast and you need lots of new quality parts.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2010, 12:30 am

#775131

Burgo wrote:I dont think anyones really answered my question...
My heater is NOT present so WHAT do i need and HOW do i put it in, HOW hard is it and can i DIY or should I get it done by a mechanic and HOW much would that cost?

Thanks all.

If You don't have heater boxes...
then its a big expense.. buying New ones...

a VW swap meet would all the parts you need... 2nd hand..

and its not a hard job to fit them...
just darn fiddly...

anyone who has had beetles for a long time...[with heaters]
could do the job...

You may need a new muffler , depending on what muffler You are running now....

I have always had a heater in My VWs over the years...

its much easier to pull a lever up and be instantly warm..
I love em... and use them...
nearly all the time in late May June July August...

LEE

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ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 26 Apr 2010, 9:52 am

#775159

just adjust this cold start fan to blow hot air down heater tubes.🙅🤪🙅🤪

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8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Apr 2010, 3:01 pm

#775196

Didn't think it got cold in Brissy 😂