14 replies to this topic

[subk2002]

Hi guys would a heater unit from a 1990 mini fit a 1976 clubman ??

[Bungle]

just check with a mini doc but i think yes they only changed when they went for a 2 speed fan

[bluebottle]

simple answer....yes!

[Bluemini]

Even the 2 speed heater can be made to fit.

[bluebottle]

and if you can pick up a 2 speed heater i'd certainly recommend it!.....they are awesome compared to the earlier ones.

[minimanclive]

The pipe diameter changed in the mid 1980s. The 1976 Mini will have half inch heater hoses, the later cars have bigger pipes. You can change the heater, but you'll need to change the pipes over too.

[bluebottle]

with a small bit of black tape, the outlet hoses (to the windscreen) fit inside the outlets on the 2-speed heater just nicely.... :wink:

[subk2002]

Thanks guys :cheese:

Cheers Drew

[flamejob]

aren't there two speed switch conversions? Or is the whole unit better?

Edited by flamejob, 12 December 2006 - 04:20 PM.

[taffy1967]

aren't there tow speed switch conversions? Or is the whole unit better?

I imagine they uprated the fan-motor too?

[flamejob]

So... has anyone got more info? How do we one speed peasants join the ranks of the nobility and get the magic second speed?

[Big_Adam]

whats a two speed. all my heater does is "on" or "off" .. ... guess that two speed tho.

[mini_dave]

The mpi's (1996 onwards) were fitted with 2 speeds (off, 1, 2) and i hear that they are alot quietier and more efficent.

Theres an example of one:

MPi Heater

Edited by mini_dave, 12 December 2006 - 05:50 PM.

[minibob]

2 speeds and quietier... I want want of them.

[fikus01]

heaterpipes come out on the rad/fan side of the engine bay on a later model heater!! 90's onwards!! fairly easy to get round tho!! lots easier to plumb in a heatd maniold that way too:)

Edited by fikus01, 13 December 2006 - 01:46 AM.