Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 10:21:34 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: Amazingly Quick Heater In My '87 9000
MarkC wrote: > I just can't believe how quickly the heater heats up in my '87 9000S > (non-turbo just bought it with 125K). I've never owned a car with a > heater that provides heat in a matter of minutes. Is it normal for this > vintage or does it indicate a problem with the cooling system? > Thanks for any advice, It's normal. When the thermostat is closed (engine cold), all the heat from the engine goes into heating up the block, the coolant in the block, and the heater matrix (core). SHouldn't take more than 3 minutes running beofre the matrix is nice and hot. -- Grunff
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