Oh, let's see... The veggie is T-d in at the back left of the head and then goes back to the veggie tank and then returns at a T near the alternator. So... I believe it's completely parallel, independent of the heater core(which would make sense since the heater seems to work normally. However... I can definitely see where it could be drawing off some of that initial heat that might otherwise get passed into the heater core/radiator...
Levi On 2/6/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> within 15 minutes which is about the time I hit the highway it was up > to > around 80-90C and stayed there for the rest of the trip. > > c) the veggie tank sucking out a decent portion of heat Could be. But so long as the engine was up to temperature there was still excess heat available in the engine. > d)the more or less exposed heater lines that run along the bottom of > the car > from the engine compartment to below the rear seat leaking out heat You could lose a lot there. > e) the lack of a working aux coolant pump Usually immaterial except at near-idle conditions. How is your veg tank plumbed? In series with the heater core? Does it get the hot water first, or second? If first, for sure your cabin comfort will suffer! A carefully-rigged parallel arrangement might be better. Could need some flow adjustment valves to get the balance right so one side didn't hog it all. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
