NRG Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 My S3 has a Zetec 1.8l and the engine installation has the heater permanently plumbed in. It gets a tad hot in nice weather like this! I'd like to be able to switch it off. I think I need a bypass valve http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=333 and a control cable http://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=332. The heater is the old fashioned type with the 3 bladed 2 speed fan, blowing downward across the heater element. Have I got this about right? Any other bits needed? Can anyone advise any tips for installing / mounting the valve before I order the parts? Where does the valve usually go? Cheers in anticipation NRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Can do you a photo of the valve fitted on my k-series ... imagine the idea is the same on all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 A picture is worth a thousand words, so that would be great...thanks.. NRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezky Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 A Zetec do not need a by pass valve just a shut off valve in one of the water hoses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for that...sounds workable as the heater is on it's own loop from the engine Any idea where I can get a valve which I can operate from in the car? NRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezky Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Have a look at Europa spares / Car Builder Solutions or even Caterham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I think I have a valve but lost the cable part. Yours if you want it Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil B Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 NRG, I have the same type of heater in my Zetec powered car. The bypass style valve is the one I used, James Whiting recommendation. I didn't bother with a cable, I just have the valve open in cool weather and closed in hot. Its easy enough to get at just in front of the heater. Another trick I played with was to cut a couple of alloy plates which I slide under the rectangular heater outlets and these blank off the airflow into the footwells. They are held in place with a strip of duck tape. This variation means you can keep the heater matrix flowing but you don't scorch you shins. Phil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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