Exhaust Smell from Heater Vent....

hkmp5 · Post by **hkmp5** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:25 pm

Recently I have noticed an increasingly strong exhaust fume smell when the heat lever is in the down (on) position. Are there any other possibilities other than a bad heat exchanger? If it is the heat exchanger then can it be repaired? Any help would be appreciated

lindenengineering · Post by **lindenengineering** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:30 am

We have just replaced a HE on a Redbull pinz with the same problem.

When we got it off and on the floor, a quick examination revealed the alum matrix inside was heavily detriorated and punctured.

Dictating a replacement the cost is a bit on the high side, at about $1350 for a good used and prices hovering in the order of $2200 with gaskets and install the tag was $2500 no less!

Frankly at that price I was tempted to recommend a complete deletion and install a Webasto for heat source; but then the truck already had one! So it was install a replacement and leave it at that. Nice to have deep pockets!
Dennis

MASSIVE PINZ · Post by **MASSIVE PINZ** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:35 am

Hmmn, looks like I should take this solid model of a stainless steel heaterbox to the production stage!
It would certainly be cheaper!

lindenengineering · Post by **lindenengineering** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:31 am

Well Jake
I made up one unit in SS several years ago, and advertised it on this site at a projected $450 a pop. NO TAKERS or interest.

Best of luck
Dennis

cronapress · Post by **cronapress** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:44 am

Dennis. I am surprised that nobody took you up on that deal. Cheaper than "original" - and of course it should last a lot longer !!

Surely there's an opening for someone here ............... ??

Cheers,

Mike.

MASSIVE PINZ · Post by **MASSIVE PINZ** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 11:07 am

There goes that idea....

pcolette · Post by **pcolette** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:22 pm

Jake or Dennis,

I would be interested in a ss unit if either of you decide to proceed. I figure it's only a matter of time until I'll need one.

Please keep me/us posted.

Thanks,

Paul

MASSIVE PINZ · Post by **MASSIVE PINZ** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:29 pm

I made the model pretty much for my own use and never really thought about selling them..

Kiwibru · Post by **Kiwibru** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 5:24 pm

Jake, I too would be interested in one. My heat exchanger is on borrowed time having taken many a large hit from non-living objects! The thought of having to cough up 2k for a used unit is rather difficult to accept...but an option in Stainless Steel for the PNW is rather refreshing to consider.
If you do make em I will buy one especially if it's at a quarter of the cost of an original.
Bruce

hrafn · Post by **hrafn** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:08 pm

Jake,

Stainless headers would be great too. Just take a look at what SAV is
charging for new OEM pipes right now

.

http://www.swissarmyvehicles.com/showde ... 121110012/

and

http://www.swissarmyvehicles.com/showde ... 121110022/

That's a total of $1675.40 for both sets of header pipes. I hope they're gold plated!

MASSIVE PINZ · Post by **MASSIVE PINZ** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 6:15 am

We already have a stainless set of headers and muffler, both are hand made and less money than the SAV arrangement. These have been designed to increase operating range and boost torque, not typical traits that work together!

I only await dyno time for these components and that will be sometime this summer as my new lab is clogged full of crazy parts belonging to whacked out inventors at the present!

My 3.3L stroker, big bore engine will also be finished over the summer, we'll see how many purists call me nuts when they get dusted on the trail and smoked on the highway!

Lisaspinz · Post by **Lisaspinz** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:33 pm

lindenengineering wrote:Well Jake
I made up one unit in SS several years ago, and advertised it on this site at a projected $450 a pop. NO TAKERS or interest.

Best of luck
Dennis

That is funny, I thought I was on your "waiting list" for the SS heat exchanger, it sounded good what with the ceramic coating on the outside...LOL looks like I waited too long

Perhaps a deposit would have secured one...

Mike Barna - 712 with the completely updated drivetrain shipped to Michigan in 2004 - runs great, cold as ice.

Lisaspinz · Post by **Lisaspinz** » Thu Feb 15, 2007 1:35 pm