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Post by mad_zook »

I was wondering is there any way of improving car heaters the little zooks heater doesnt do much and i would like a little warm on those cold winter trips
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mad_zook wrote:I was wondering is there any way of improving car heaters the little zooks heater doesnt do much and i would like a little warm on those cold winter trips
put in a Winter Thermostat. 88*C
Make sure engine gets warm air
make sure heater is clean, flush out and change water.
sometimes the on/off tap in the heater hoses can block up, limitting flow.

also fix any drafts.

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Post by mickyd555 »

light a fire in your zook, that will fix it............. ;)
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Post by Heathx4 »

Drive around without the transmission tunnel cover on. You could even rig up a cowl to get the air off the motor. Cover off works wonders on my new 350 Chev install :!: bit smelly though :roll:
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move to queensland :finger:
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Post by runnin4life »

yer try a new thermostat
the one in my car never worked and the thermostat was stuck and when it was changed it got really nice and warm

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Post by christover1 »

I'm in the process of fixing up a problem with my heater. I was getting a cold draft, which was a cable adjustment to shut the dash vents off completely. Upon disassembling of the dash, I discovered a cable had come off the heater, so that I couldn't recirculate inside air, thus always trying to heat outside cold air.
Also discovered cables need a bit of adjusting, to make sure everything opens and shuts at the right time.
So checking the cables may be wise.
Dash work is a pain in the back and neck, tho.
I managed to break the dash fitting a better radio, and had to do it all over again :oops:
Haven't tried it yet, but I believe it will help.
Fixed a few annoying switches and stuff while I was at it, too.

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Post by PJ.zook »

Yeh there is definately something amiss with the heater, zooks heaters are known to pump out a heap of hot air, mine certainly does.
Check the flexible hoses too, just squeese them in your hand, one of mine developed a tiny hole so i replaced the hose and discovered it was almost blocked with crud anyway.
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