Anyone have something rigged up to pre heat/defrost their MR?

[rev3gtturbo]

For me the hardest bit to defrost is the windscreen washer jets as the fluid gets no heat from the engine like most cars.

This year I am using some screen wash thats not supposed to freeze until about -23. If that doesnt work then it will need a hot water bottle.

[ryan]

I had a remote start alarm, so the car was always warm by the time I got to it

[jasongtr]

I had a remote start alarm, so the car was always warm by the time I got to it

the op wont want to gdo that due to his exhaust and the time he leaves

[ryan]

I had a remote start alarm, so the car was always warm by the time I got to it

the op wont want to gdo that due to his exhaust and the time he leaves

Ahh, forgot he mentioned that. Could always go for a less ASBO exhaust

[N9THX]

I'm going to put the original one back on for the sake of my hearing as soon as we get some decent weather

[carlos9999]

i always use the air/con in the winter.... that gets rid off moisture..

[Pidge]

New shape golfs come wih anoption to have a plug on the front of thwe car to plug it in a night to get engine up to temp (ish) ready for a cold morning set off.

Sounds like a Golf

[StevieL]

I'm thinking about maybe getting a washer bottle & pump from a Land Rover, relocating it to the engine bay (near the turbo/exhaust but not close enough to melt it), and running some hose to the bonnet through the inside of the car to keep it warm during winter months.

[Pidge]

I'm thinking about maybe getting a washer bottle & pump from a Land Rover, relocating it to the engine bay (near the turbo/exhaust but not close enough to melt it), and running some hose to the bonnet through the inside of the car to keep it warm during winter months.

You still have the same problem though don't you as it has to go out side at some point.

[StevieL]

I'm thinking about maybe getting a washer bottle & pump from a Land Rover, relocating it to the engine bay (near the turbo/exhaust but not close enough to melt it), and running some hose to the bonnet through the inside of the car to keep it warm during winter months.

You still have the same problem though don't you as it has to go out side at some point.

If I run it through the inside of the car, under the centre console or carpet or something, then into the frunk via the hole behind the brake pedal, minimizing the time it spends outside, I reckon it would work

*Edit*

I think the main problem with the MR2 system, is the washer fluid bottle is infront of the NSF wheel, where it get's all the freezing cold air on it.

[Pidge]

I would do as you said steve but put some sort or hose over it to form a little insulation that should help a bit.

Also try not to use the water before your about to stop then this would stop the nozzles freezing up.

[StevieL]

I got a washer pump, some hose, and a heated windscreen washer jet from a Vauxhall Omega.

So I'm going to wire a switch to the pump, have it in the cab attached to a small bottle of washer fluid, with the washer jet fitted to my windscreen cowling directed at the drivers side.

This is only if I get in the shizzle again this year

[Tiamat]

I got a washer pump, some hose, and a heated windscreen washer jet from a Vauxhall Omega.

So I'm going to wire a switch to the pump, have it in the cab attached to a small bottle of washer fluid, with the washer jet fitted to my windscreen cowling directed at the drivers side.

This is only if I get in the shizzle again this year

A slight resurrection of the thread, but was going to say to people, I was out in the Celica today (ST182) and the washer and pump etc for the rear wiper on the lift back is all in the front, so if you want a pure toyota conversion then you can always fit a Celica one and know that it will do the business with the pressure.

[Brylt]

There used to be cooling system heaters available in classis car mags, they work by fitting a heater/pump unit in the cooling pipes and simply plug in to the mains when the car's not in use, when you come to use the car the engine allready has warm water in the cooling system so you have warm air straight from the blowers and the auto choke is off so it saves on petrol.
I'll try and find a link to put up.

Bryan

[Marf]

http://www.kenlowe.com/pre-heaters/cars/index.html

[asdrewq]

To defrost the car the other morning I balanced a 1600w hairdryer on the rear cubby box pointing forward, combined with an extension lead. Worked a treat.

I think a heater of any less wattage than that would take too long to do any good in this weather.

The ultimate option would be a petrol/diesel fueled Webasto 5kw engine coolant pre-heater on timer or remote!