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[I_want_an_Omega]

Lots of replies to the thread I started ........

There are a couple of versions (apart from the power options), the current one is in two parts, but the older one is an all in one unit.

Re the oil temp - ok, so the block gets upto 80c or so, and the oil is cold(er) in the sump pan initially. By the time its into the oil pump its already in contact with hot metal and is upto temp within a few seconds. So, I really dont think this is a problem.

Having used one on my MV6 a few years back it does make the car happier within seconds from start, less emissions and instant hot air from the heater too. I've still got the Kenlowe and will hopefully put it on my Elite when I get the time.

[2woody]

don't forget that the pre-heater fitted to the 2.2 Dti is diesel-powered and not a plug-into-the-mains job.

early warm-up is important to manufacturers because it lowers exhaust emissions, in just the same way as a high normal-running coolant temperature is important.

[ballcock50]

Webasto also do a petrol version of their heater. I had a unit fitted to my discovery a few years back I fitted it with a seperate little fuel tank so it would run off petrol diesel mix from misfills. Set the timer off it would go no need for power supply so it would warm up for return journey as well. Ideal as I was running veg oil. Land rover as well as some other manufacturers use a diesel version on some vehicles as an auxilary heater as the engine runs too cool to heat the passenger compartment.