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Identify this Eberspächer I've just won
Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:11 am
by spandit
Put a speculative bid in on eBay for a 24V Eberspächer diesel heater:
I think it's a D8LC air heater, so possibly a bit overkill for British winters, but we can always open a window! Can anyone confirm or deny this?
Before anyone says it's a diesel heater when I've got a petrol Pinzgauer, I know, but you can run these on kerosene which is cheaper and I'd be installing an auxiliary tank anyway as don't like T-ing into existing fuel lines.
By the way, it only cost me £20!
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:02 am
by spandit
Wow, thanks for all the response... it arrived today and is an Eberspächer X2/1. It's painted orange, not just rusty but haven't fired it up yet.
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 11:05 am
by spandit
Just fired her up - works really well, much quieter than my old D5W. Just need to source some ducting now to get the heat into the cabin!
Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 1:48 pm
by undysworld
Wow, thanks for all the response...
Sorry, man. Didn't mean to have you feeling abandoned. Personally, I had no info to offer regarding ID'ing that heater.
All I can tell you is that if she fires, it seems like you got a great deal. Cheers.
Paul
Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 3:26 am
by spandit
It's no problem, just wanted to know if I'd accidentally bought the correct heater - it certainly looks very similar although I'm guessing the BN4 is 4000W, not 2000W like this one - should certainly keep the inside warm, though - roll on winter!
I am officially an idiot
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:56 pm
by spandit
Despite getting my heater working OK, the wiring wasn't quite the same as the manual so thought I'd "fix it".
Still not getting any voltage to the glow plug so thought I'd give it a bit...
...it glowed OK, for a brief moment, then it stopped glowing. That is why they fit a large series resistor for the 24V heater.
As far as I can tell, you can't buy this particular glow plug any more - it's a Beru GS163 and the only place Google lists is some reference site in Italy
Aaaarrggh!!!
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:17 am
by cronapress
Cheap they are not, but invest in a Webasto Airtop 2000. Small tank of red diesel stashed away. Straightforward to fit. Set the thermostat from comfy to full roast. Best investment Pinzwise I ever made ! I don't like being cold either.
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:33 am
by spandit
No, they're not cheap. Might have tracked down a replacement plug but it's still more than the price I paid for the whole heater...
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:46 am
by cronapress
If you can locate the right plug and the rest works fine, then yes, you've got a real bargain. Good luck !