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connect cold running

Postby advance » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:01 pm

hi guys my 03 connect takes ages to warm up,not just in this cold snap,all the time,i have changed the thermostat but to no avail

can you help???
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Re: connect cold running

Postby coconut » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:28 am

I think (not 100% sure on this though :oops: ) some of the early connects had pre-heaters, like glow plugs but in the coolant, in the heater pipes (i think thats where they were??) might be worth checking to see if yours has them :?
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Re: connect cold running

Postby advance » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:24 am

do you know where they would be located????
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Re: connect cold running

Postby coconut » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:07 pm

On the bulkhead I think??
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