Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

[bart]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

if you're car is running properly it shouldn't have to be plugged in. i never once plugged mine in and it always started no matter how cold. unless you want the heat... which i'm too lazy. i just create heat with my right foot haha

i wonder if in california something exists that you stick into your car and keeps the inside cool while its parked outside on hot days

[R_Ethug]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

bart its called a solar panel built into the sunroof and kicks on the AC.. ala Audi a6 (i think) a8, 7 series ,etc

[bart]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

oh ya i remember those, we had a 92 mazda 929 with one of those, it broke after a while.

[shconer]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

I bought my heater from http://www.frostheater.com/ and it works awesome. It was a little tricky to install.

[ricosuave]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

wanted to bump this again to see if anyone out there was willing to do this job for me.

pm me your price...

[Vulcan]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

I installed a zerostart heater in my TDI 2 weeks ago....Took me about 3 hours but I had to fight the belly pan off and pull the battery. The fit was fairly tight in the limited space available. VW also now sells a coolant heater kit that includes the heater and the preformed hoses but it is only a 500 watt heater and it lists for $180. I paid $60 for the zerostart 1000 watt heater and a few bucks for the Ford Mustang hose (it has the correct bends etc). I followed this guide for my install...

http://pics2.tdiclub.com/gwillie/zer...%20install.htm

[Benjamin]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

Rico you should be able to do this no problem. I have done 2 in in Jetta's, first one took 1.5 hours, next one I did when I swapped the engine in my car. Pretty simple, remove one hose, install 2 more, and mount the heater. You also have to run the plug, but as long as you don't have a FMIC you should be fine.

Ben

[ricosuave]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

I appreciaite that guys, but its more of a time thing, with some confidence thrown in...

PM me if youre willing, I can round up whatever parts... PS what is the year/area of that Mustang hose?

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

cdnalpina and I did 2 installs in our TDIs yesterday. Here is the parts list

1x 1500w Temro 8000 series heater $69 at Greggs Distributors (part# 330-8003)
2x of bulk 5/8" heater hose @ $1 a foot at NAPA
1x Unicoil $7.99 at NAPA
1x 5/8" upper heater hose with 90* bend (24" then 90* bend then 4") $13.99 at PartSource

Total cost $93 or if you want to pay $125.90 USD shipped go here: http://www.frostheater.com. I think they only sell the 750W one.

Instructions here: http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/517/ZER...STALLATION.pdf

Any questions?

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

BTW my car took 45 minutes and cdnalpina took less than 30.

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

I installed a zerostart heater in my TDI 2 weeks ago....Took me about 3 hours but I had to fight the belly pan off and pull the battery. The fit was fairly tight in the limited space available. VW also now sells a coolant heater kit that includes the heater and the preformed hoses but it is only a 500 watt heater and it lists for $180. I paid $60 for the zerostart 1000 watt heater and a few bucks for the Ford Mustang hose (it has the correct bends etc). I followed this guide for my install...

http://pics2.tdiclub.com/gwillie/zer...%20install.htm

If you ask for an upper heater hose for a 1983 2.3cyl 4 banger turbo Mustang that is the one.

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

Another thing. If it wasn't for my CCV catchcan I could have done mine in 30 minutes. And if you aren't quick with the hose swap you may be heading to the stealership for some G12.

[Vulcan]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

Wow...you sure got yours installed faster than me!!!

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

It's good if you have two people, the right tools. Thanks again Rob.

[cdnalpina]

Re: Anyone up for putting a Zerostart in my GTI?

My pleasure - it was a good TDI session!

Rico, if you are not into installing the zerostart, pm me and we can work something out. Would be easiest if you came out to my place as I have all the tools etc needed and spare bits in case there is something we miss. Also the garage is insulated and can be heated up toasty in no time.

Cheers,