Webasto Heaters...

[TORQUE THIS]

Anyone using the Webasto series of coolant heaters? I know there are quite a few with the Espar...



How do you like it, easy install, ever had problems with the unit??

 

[johnrv4]

I've been using one for the past couple of years that was a given to me by a friend. He installed it new in a '95, and used it for about 7 years before I got it. I replaced the wick in the burner when I got it, and it's had one glow plug replaced and one timer. It works great, and I wouldn't be without it after having one. I also purchased one for my other truck that I have sitting in the basement. I had room to install it off of a mount on the passenger side battery. It's a tight fit, but it worked out great and keeps the unit out of the weather. I was told (by a Webasto saleswoman) that they have a large number of employees that work in the U. S. , and that they are trying to increase their presence here. There was a person selling a few new TSL 17's on Ebay a while back for $450 N. I. B. which is a steal. If you have any questions, shoot me a PM.

 

[rbattelle]

With regard to the installation, how does the Webasto draw fuel? Does it have its own fuel pump?



-Ryan

 

[nickleinonen]

i want to install a fuel fired heater for my truck [either webasto or espar] but for fuel pickup, i think i will put a small resovoir under the hood, tied into the fuel return piping, so engine return fuel will spill into a resovoir, then once it is full, continue to spill to the fuel tank. something that is between 2-4 liters in size. if i can find an appropreate tank, i will use premade, otherwise, time to fabricate... now i wish i had gotten and installed a heater this year, but i don't think i will get a change to get one before next year hello to another cold winter

 

[johnrv4]

The Webasto has it's own electric fuel pump. The complete kits come with a pick-iup tube to install in the tank(if you need one). It's about time for me to start using mine again.

 

[rbattelle]

Does it also have a return line? I already have a tee fitting in my stock fuel line and could easily install one in the stock return line. No need to drop the tank or even drain it.



-Ryan

 

[johnrv4]

There isn't a return line. The Webasto pump pulses the correct amount of fuel need to heat the coolant.

 

[rbattelle]

Brilliant! Any of you guys have a picture of it mounted under the hood?



-Ryan

 

[TORQUE THIS]

I'll have some pics in a week or two...



Waiting for the new updated heater and kit to be shipped from Webasto...





Would you be able to tap into the fuel line instead of dropping the tank????

 

[rbattelle]

Would you be able to tap into the fuel line instead of dropping the tank????

Sure, why not?



-Ryan

 

[CNevergall]

I'll have some pics in a week or two...



Waiting for the new updated heater and kit to be shipped from Webasto...





Would you be able to tap into the fuel line instead of dropping the tank????

Have you found a dealer that will sell the Webasto Blue Heat kit directly to you? I was told that it has to be dealer installed. I would like to install it myself. I am interested in one for a 1999 Ram (24 valve). Thanks for any info.

 

[rbattelle]

Have you found a dealer that will sell the Webasto Blue Heat kit directly to you? I was told that it has to be dealer installed. I would like to install it myself. I am interested in one for a 1999 Ram (24 valve). Thanks for any info.

I contacted Webasto via their website and asked for some installation instructions. Their marketing director emailed me and offered to send me their installation CD and place me in contact with their regional sales rep. I accepted the offer for the CD but declined the sales rep. I want to delve into the installation before committing to buying one.



-Ryan

 

[TORQUE THIS]

I just my heater delivered on Friday. I won't have time to do the install till Thanksgiving weekend...



I got my kit from Fishing Creek Transportation. Contact is Fred.

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Why would you tap the return line and not the supply line from the tank??

 

[rbattelle]

Why would you tap the return line and not the supply line from the tank??

I wouldn't.



-Ryan

 

[TORQUE THIS]

OK... is it necessary to drop the tank???



If not, where would you tee in...

 

[rbattelle]

OK... is it necessary to drop the tank???



If not, where would you tee in...

Shouldn't be necessary to drop the tank. You simply buy a stainless steel "tee" fitting with compression fittings on 2 branches and the appropriate FNPT fitting in the middle. [On 3rd gen trucks the supply line is 3/8 OD and the return is 8mm ]. It's likely the same for 2nd gen trucks, but I don't know for sure.



Anyway, you pick a convenient place along the fuel line close to the tank (within a few inches), cut the stock line with a small pipe cutter, slide in your tee fitting, and you're in business. Very easy, and very clean if you wait until your fuel tank is below 1/4 full.



Then your heater just sucks fuel from the stock pickup. This is how I have my fuel system plumbed.



-Ryan

 

[TORQUE THIS]

So tap the feed line, not the return line?

 

[nickleinonen]

So tap the feed line, not the return line?

for a simple straight forward setup, yes... tap the feed line



[don't get confused with what i want to do with the return line]