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Fuel-driven heater (webasto) on a 97' 855

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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BEJinFbk
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Year and Model: '98 V70 R
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Re: Fuel-driven heater (webasto) on a 97' 855

Post by BEJinFbk »

I wish I could say that they haven't, but...
And I'd bet you drove the haul road in the spring, summer or fall.
Winter is easily the preferred season. It freezes Flat!
Glad you had a good time. If you ever make it back, drop me a line.
They still have Great pie at the Hilltop Truck Stop. :wink:

Oh, and Rent a Wreck? Well, like they say;
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!
Makes for better stories, too!

And just to keep things on topic, here are some heat pad pics:
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Heat Pad - 25 watt.jpg
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This is just a 25 watt pad, but you get the idea.
A good, clean surface, some orange high heat silicone
adhesive and you are heating vital engine fluids. 8)
'98 V70 R - Well Equipped for Life Up North... ;)

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Post by Py »

Thanks for the details, BEJinFbk. Didn't even know these pads existed at all. I was able to locate some 120V-rated on ebay. As I need 230V versions, I still have to search a little bit. Or I could just get 2 of them and wire them in series...

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