possible heater motor conversion

Post by **callyspoy** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:45 pm

hi guys, i am looking into fitting a different heater to the car, and as i have a supra one kicking around the house, i have found out that they are very close to being the same size. only thing is, im not too sure how to take the heater fan out. does it come out the front? i notice there are clips etc...its just i want to do a proper size test without having to remove the heater matrix(water in the cab is not something i am interested in!) please help me...

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:36 pm

If you really want a better fan - use a Mini one - it fits the casing.
Edit - ahhh, VVVVVV - sorry, yes - now I see the early heater casing !!

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:15 am

use a Mini one - it fits the casing.

Only the later heater casing though, that Moggie has the earlier round type which is rather different.

Post by **RogerRust** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:25 am

My Landy had a fan that was inline in the heater hose. I often wondered if it would look ok under the bonnet - if it were to be available that is.

Post by **callyspoy** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:52 pm

okay...thanks for all that...and bmc...its fine, i should have made that more apparent!
but...does anyone know how to take apart the early heater? mainly just removing the motor...

Post by **alex_holden** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:57 pm

Yes, it's fairly obvious once you've got it on the bench. The big spring clips hold the plastic front onto the matrix, and there are some screws that hold the motor on. I'm not sure you'll be able to do it without disconnecting the hoses and removing it from the car.

Post by **callyspoy** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:01 pm

rubbish! exactly the answer i wasn't looking for! cheers though, gives me a heads up!