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 Burgo
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 05:55 PM |
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How do I get heating in my beetle?
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!
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clinker42
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 05:59 PM |
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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.
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 06:08 PM |
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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
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Burgo
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 06:27 PM |
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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?
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greedy53
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 06:46 PM |
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i had a 67 bug and the heaters were bloody great. like all things do it right and they work
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 07:15 PM |
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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.
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 07:16 PM |
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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
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 07:40 PM |
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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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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 07:49 PM |
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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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dd1x4sghXM
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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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 08:27 PM |
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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
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 08:42 PM |
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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.
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| posted on March 7th, 2010 at 09:02 PM |
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ok heater boxes, cables and then fitted.
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| posted on April 25th, 2010 at 12:07 PM |
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For about A$1500 !!!
That's a lot of beanies!!!
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| posted on April 25th, 2010 at 05:27 PM |
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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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| posted on April 25th, 2010 at 05:35 PM |
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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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| posted on April 25th, 2010 at 06:09 PM |
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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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 posted on April 26th, 2010 at 12:30 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Burgo
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.
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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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| posted on April 26th, 2010 at 09:52 AM |
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just adjust this cold start fan to blow hot air down heater tubes. 
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on April 26th, 2010 at 03:01 PM |
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Didn't think it got cold in Brissy 
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