i installed the OE t-stat when i bought it last march, and the heat
definitely works :) the tstat that was in it was cracked and i couldn't
get the engine temp over 150. the temp typically sits at 210 to 215, 200
in the winter with a cover over the grille.

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> What temperature thermostat are you running in the engine??? If it's too
> cool, your heater won't put out much heat at all. Make darned sure the
> correct thermostat is installed... or if you don't know, just install the
> right one per the thermostat guide book.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
> news:7gilb.12211$%a2.5423@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
>
>>i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
>>not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
>>no carpets either.
>>
>>in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
>>insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
>>seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
>>'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
>>especially in the rear seat.
>>
>>i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
>>alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
>>available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>>
>>probably a lost cause, heheheh.


--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader

 

i installed the OE t-stat when i bought it last march, and the heat
definitely works :) the tstat that was in it was cracked and i couldn't
get the engine temp over 150. the temp typically sits at 210 to 215, 200
in the winter with a cover over the grille.

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> What temperature thermostat are you running in the engine??? If it's too
> cool, your heater won't put out much heat at all. Make darned sure the
> correct thermostat is installed... or if you don't know, just install the
> right one per the thermostat guide book.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
> news:7gilb.12211$%a2.5423@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
>
>>i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
>>not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
>>no carpets either.
>>
>>in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
>>insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
>>seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
>>'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
>>especially in the rear seat.
>>
>>i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
>>alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
>>available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>>
>>probably a lost cause, heheheh.


--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader

 

i installed the OE t-stat when i bought it last march, and the heat
definitely works :) the tstat that was in it was cracked and i couldn't
get the engine temp over 150. the temp typically sits at 210 to 215, 200
in the winter with a cover over the grille.

Jerry Bransford wrote:
> What temperature thermostat are you running in the engine??? If it's too
> cool, your heater won't put out much heat at all. Make darned sure the
> correct thermostat is installed... or if you don't know, just install the
> right one per the thermostat guide book.
>
> Jerry
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> To email, remove 'me' from my email address
> KC6TAY, PP-ASEL
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
> "MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote in message
> news:7gilb.12211$%a2.5423@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
>
>>i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
>>not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
>>no carpets either.
>>
>>in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
>>insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
>>seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
>>'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
>>especially in the rear seat.
>>
>>i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
>>alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
>>available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>>
>>probably a lost cause, heheheh.


--
Ben Jerew
ASE Master Technician
New Country Lexus of Latham, NY
Amateur Off-Roader

 

On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:17:39 GMT, "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:

>i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
>not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
>no carpets either.
>
>in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
>insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
>seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
>'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
>especially in the rear seat.
>
>i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
>alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
>available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>
>probably a lost cause, heheheh.

"http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&threadm=N4qU3.7637%24Yp6.179382%40news.rdc1.nj.h ome.com&rnum=2&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DISO-8859-1%26q%3Dalt.energy.homepower%2Bsuit%2Bvw%26sa%3DN% 26tab%3Dwg"

from a while ago, not the only thread on this idea.

--

Woodsy,
Off the Grid, Off the Road, Off my Rocker...

 

On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:17:39 GMT, "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:

>i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
>not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
>no carpets either.
>
>in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
>insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
>seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
>'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
>especially in the rear seat.
>
>i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
>alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
>available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>
>probably a lost cause, heheheh.

"http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&threadm=N4qU3.7637%24Yp6.179382%40news.rdc1.nj.h ome.com&rnum=2&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DISO-8859-1%26q%3Dalt.energy.homepower%2Bsuit%2Bvw%26sa%3DN% 26tab%3Dwg"

from a while ago, not the only thread on this idea.

--

Woodsy,
Off the Grid, Off the Road, Off my Rocker...

 

On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:17:39 GMT, "MudPuppy1976 <\"moc.rr.pacyn\"@67lamina" <--BACKWARDS> wrote:

>i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
>not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
>no carpets either.
>
>in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
>insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
>seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
>'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
>especially in the rear seat.
>
>i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
>alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
>available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>
>probably a lost cause, heheheh.

"http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&threadm=N4qU3.7637%24Yp6.179382%40news.rdc1.nj.h ome.com&rnum=2&prev=/groups%3Fhl%3Den%26lr%3D%26ie%3DISO-8859-1%26q%3Dalt.energy.homepower%2Bsuit%2Bvw%26sa%3DN% 26tab%3Dwg"

from a while ago, not the only thread on this idea.

--

Woodsy,
Off the Grid, Off the Road, Off my Rocker...

 

MudPuppy1976 wrote:

> i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
> not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
> no carpets either.
>
> in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
> insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
> seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
> 'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
> especially in the rear seat.
>
> i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
> alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
> available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>
> probably a lost cause, heheheh.
When I bought my 2000 S-10 my winter experiance with my old 88 told me it
would be cold in the winter so I started before the first winter to make it
warmer. I found this stuff in the hardware store that looks like bubble
wrap sandwiched between aluminum foil. They had a small part folded up
like a bag and you would stick your hand in and it reflects your body heat
and in a few seconds your hand feels warm and sweaty. I pulled out the
whole interrior of my s-10 and used aluminum tape and covered all the metal
with this stuff. First winter I found that the hearer was much better than
my old one and even on the coldest below zero days I still haven't even
turned the heat up full yet.

 

MudPuppy1976 wrote:

> i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
> not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
> no carpets either.
>
> in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
> insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
> seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
> 'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
> especially in the rear seat.
>
> i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
> alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
> available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>
> probably a lost cause, heheheh.
When I bought my 2000 S-10 my winter experiance with my old 88 told me it
would be cold in the winter so I started before the first winter to make it
warmer. I found this stuff in the hardware store that looks like bubble
wrap sandwiched between aluminum foil. They had a small part folded up
like a bag and you would stick your hand in and it reflects your body heat
and in a few seconds your hand feels warm and sweaty. I pulled out the
whole interrior of my s-10 and used aluminum tape and covered all the metal
with this stuff. First winter I found that the hearer was much better than
my old one and even on the coldest below zero days I still haven't even
turned the heat up full yet.

 

MudPuppy1976 wrote:

> i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
> not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
> no carpets either.
>
> in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
> insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
> seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
> 'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
> especially in the rear seat.
>
> i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
> alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
> available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>
> probably a lost cause, heheheh.
When I bought my 2000 S-10 my winter experiance with my old 88 told me it
would be cold in the winter so I started before the first winter to make it
warmer. I found this stuff in the hardware store that looks like bubble
wrap sandwiched between aluminum foil. They had a small part folded up
like a bag and you would stick your hand in and it reflects your body heat
and in a few seconds your hand feels warm and sweaty. I pulled out the
whole interrior of my s-10 and used aluminum tape and covered all the metal
with this stuff. First winter I found that the hearer was much better than
my old one and even on the coldest below zero days I still haven't even
turned the heat up full yet.

 

First off, make sure you have the 4 componets of good heat:
-Standard thermostat (usually 192 degrees) that is known to be
good. They go bad, I've had bad ones out of the box.
-Drain, FLUSH, and refil the system with good anitfreeze. Use a
cooling system flush product then power flush system ($4.95 or
so) and run it until it runs clear.
-Upgade the heater fan motor (1991 and older) with the GM style
blower motor
-Rebuild or replace the heater core on any vehicle where the
flush process yields lots of red crud. I have been paying around
$35 for a complete heater core rebuild including disassembly, rod
out, reasembly, and testing.

Total cost is less than $100 for all items.

If that is not enough for the back seat folks, there are a series
of auxilary heaters (jcwhitney.com) that are plumbed into the
cooling system, use a 12 volt fan to push the air around. Used on
RV's, school buses, 15 passenger vans, etc. Cost is about $200,
they work GREAT, install is a pain.

cheers

MudPuppy1976 <"moc.rr.pacyn"@67lamina wrote:

> i have a 93 YJ with a soft top. due to monetary considerations, it does
> not have a hard top for the winter, and due to off-road conditions, has
> no carpets either.
>
> in the winter, since i'm probably just insane or just very well
> insulated, i have no problems with wearing a a coat whilst in the driver
> seat. however, some of my non-jeep friends (no, can't get trade em for
> 'jeep-friends') have the most common complaint about the lack of heat,
> especially in the rear seat.
>
> i'm not even thinking about those awful ceramic heaters to cook my
> alternator. just wondering if there are any other alternatives or mods
> available other than tossing another blanket to the back seat.
>
> probably a lost cause, heheheh.