grahammarchant Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I have a 2004 ex Academy car with the 1.6 K series engine, which does not have a heater, I believe they can be brought from Caterham for about £300 and retro fitted, but have heard of problems with bleeding the air out once you have a heater, is it a worthwhile purchase/upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMALC Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 If you are cold then yes.It will add weight so no.Seriously it can be useful to keep the engine cool in extremely hot conditions and so avoid cooking the engine. You will become extremely hot with the blower going on a hot day but it could just be enough to save the day.Happy new year to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipper man Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I used to have a heater in mine, but have since removed it (mainly because access to the engine is easier without it. Although the heater gives out a lot of hot air, I found that it heated my legs and perversely made my top end actually feel cooler. So, no, I don't think it is a worthwhile upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted January 1, 2015 Member Share Posted January 1, 2015 For road use I'm very glad I have a heater.Some K series (and some others) have problems with cooling systems. But at any moment the vast majority don't, and there are well-tried solutions for those who do. I wouldn't worry about that aspect.Happy New YearJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I wouldn't be without my heater. It makes autumn and early spring runs much more pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Ditto that. Not difficult to bleed the air out ... especially if you do the cooling system mod ... from Low Flying Sept 2012. I have pdf scans if you would like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian H Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 A heater was on my must haves list. Having said that, that's me. I get cold. If you don't feel the need, why worry, although it may affect future saleability if that is a consideration.Cheers, Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenF Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I liked the heater in my car, it definitely makes winter blats more enjoyable. If you have an other half who you want to persuade to go out in the car, it's definitely a plus.If you fit the heater, then bleeding the system is made easier by adding a bleed tee in the top hose which goes into the heater. I had a quick look on eBay and could not find any, but they are usually available at a very low price somewhere on the internet.When fitting the heater, make sure that the valve for opening/closing is the right way around (I assume the instructions will show this). Also when fitting the hoses to the heater, don't use too much force as it could damage the heater matrix (so I've been told....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 -2C the other morning, I'm glad I have a heater in my 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahammarchant Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Thank you everyone such a quick response and on new years day! It appears a worthwhile extra, the next big question for me to ascertain on Monday is do Caterham have any stock?CheersGraham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsport06 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 It would appear that they are out of stockhttp://www.caterhamparts.co.uk/product.php?id_product=2974I would post on here for a 2nd hand one, there are enough people that remove them. Must say, really like a heater. Keeps my legs warm (brooklands screen driver). I had a fan switch play up and was in a little traffic, the heater certainly helped out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I had a heater but never felt the benefit as both vents were under the strict control of SWMBO so I used my thermal MTB tights under my trousers and a long sleeved base layer too, extemities hat and decent gloves.SWMBO was nice and toasty and would often nod off mid blat summer or winter - a quick prod of the little pedal would soon waken her though................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Graham ... have sent you three e.mails with attachments ... but they all bounced back. Says your provider is choosy about who can send to you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbutnotslow Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 It really depends on what and when you you intend using it.My son YBNS nearly froze when he was using his 7 as a daily drive, It didnt take long for us to fit one!Try Mick at Redline for parts. Excellent chap and knows more about parts than probably most of the CC staff put together.As has been said bleeding really isnt a problem particularly if you fit a bleed T in the top rad hose.Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverSedlacek Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I was glad of mine today, even if it was +2C, not -2C as some are reporting. I've reworked mine so that the outlet is just under the scuttle and and directed more at my middle bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I think those with heaters are girlies.....but then I do have bikers gear which keeps me 'relatively warm...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanns Per Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I removed my heater an never wanted it back again. If its too cold I use the warm air from the engine bay through holes in the scuttle wall. If you need a heater you can have mine. I never drive below 5 degree celsius.BestHanns Per Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougBaker Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Once you are going at a reasonable speed the heater is not that effective, too much airflow within the car. But it is lovely to get a blast of warm air once you slow down.The most effective thing I have found to keep warm is to put the tonneau cover over my legs. That keeps the rain off if required and more importantly keeps the wind away from your legs. I reckon that without waterproofs over my legs once at speed I probably lose more heat from my lower body that from the top which is usually well wrapped in GoreTex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Cooper Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 A definate for the heater.When on, it protects my ears from abuse by SWIMBO.Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted January 4, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted January 4, 2015 I wouldn't be without a heater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Graham .... please confirm you have received my emails with pdf of LF article, CBS shopping list and photo of thermostat with 3mm hole in baseplate. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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