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Subject:Re: The Heated Heater debate
From:Harry Yates
Date:Wed, 22 Oct 1997 12:05:00 +0000

Adam, I was going to get this heater you mention when I ordered our
'90 Syncro Westy back in 1989.  It was a $1500 CDN option at the
time, and my dealer advised against it as it was problematic, took up
valuable space under the rear seats, and was a GASOLINE heater.
Needless to say, I didn't get it.

Hope this helps
Harry.

> Hi,
>
> I have been following the Propex heater string for a while now because I
> am interested in a heater for my 91 syncro westy.  I noticed, my manual
> shows a gas heater which was an option for canadian syncros.  For some
> reason I think it was a WEBASCO heater but I am not sure.  It heated the
> coolant and used the existing heat exchanger (rear?) and fan. I'm not
> sure if it was gas or propane.   I like the idea of heating my coolant
> to keep the engine warm to for those early morning Alaska winter starts.
>
> My question.  Does anyone out there have one?  If so I would like to bug
> you with some questions.
>
> Anyone know of other heaters which fit in a westy which also heat the
> coolant?  How well do they work?
>
> Adam
>
> 91 Syncro westy
> 73 Syncro-want-to-be westy
>
> Anchorage AK
>
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Harry Yates, Langley, British Columbia Canada
'90 Syncro Westfalia   WWW - http://syncro.cr.bcit.bc.ca/hyates
'87 Golf Diesel        email:  hyates@bcit.bc.ca
'91 Miata (Millie)