Chimaera Heater Issue

[tonyperry57]

My first winter with the car and the heater doesn't produce much heat. Before stripping things out is this normal?

Tony

[tonyperry57]

Yes they're fully open.

[tonyperry57]

Will do. Never knew they existed!

Thanks and like your Chimaera!

[tonyperry57]

It's fitted with a dual fan control system and runs at around 70. It's just had a top end rebuild so everything should be ok. I might try adjusting dual systems No2 gauge to 90. Bloody cold on way to office this morning

[tonyperry57]

Not too bad at slow speeds but you're right once on the open road its pretty chilly! Maybe the are all like that.

tony

[tonyperry57]

Thanks Dave

I will follow your advice and publish the results asap. it seems quite a few other owners suffer same problem so could make a lot of people happy for Xmas!

Regards
Tony

[tonyperry57]

OK, so I replaced coolant screw cap and thermostat (correct one). Engine now properly pressurised and running at correct temperature. Lots of heat when idling but very little when on the move. I'm informed that it can't be air in system as heater is feed by water pump.

Freezing my nuts off! Any Sane ideas very welcome.

[tonyperry57]

Well you lot have made my day with your tremendous help and feedback. Following your advice I took the car to a mates garage this morning and he used the ramp to lift the front up and topped up the swirl tank whilst giving it a few revs. Lots of bubbles and hey presto, hot air! I have a 500 mile round trip this weekend so will take it back next week and repeat the process just to make sure all air is out the system. He used a thermal heat measuring device and whilst the gauge reads around 85 the true temp is actually 66.

Once again thank to you all. Its worth having a TVR just for the privalage of being associated with great guys like you!

Tony