Chinese Diesel Heater // EP17-PT1 // Rookie VW-T4

Hello people off the internet! I've been putting this job off for ages, months! Today, I finally took the plunge and started the process of installing my Chinese Diesel Heater into my Volkswagen Transporter T4 (VW T4).
I've done tonnes of research on this using various Facebook Groups, and one I found particulary helpful was this one: / 265862240781579
There is a gentleman by the name of John Piggford who created a step by step guide, which you can read here:
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It was really helpful, and gave me the confidence to give it a bash. In this first part of the installation, I deal with the fuel sender unit, as I wanted to take a direct feed from my van's fuel tank instead of using the 10l tank that was supplied, I just felt this would be too messy for my limited space and needs.
Part 2 of this video will be released next week (if you're watching this as I post it).
Thanks for watching and I'll see you next time!
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[@kennyenergy1]

I'm just about to do this now with my Eberspacher heater. This is the only the video I have found for a VW T4. All the others are for a T5. At least I don't have to remove the fuel tank :). Thanks for the video.

[@digitalnomadni]

Glad it helped! I was in the exact same boat as you Kenny, nobody out there made one, so I thought 'sod it, how hard can it be?' - Turned out not that much, just time-consuming. I would recommend reading that link on this video though, it gives much more info.

[@davidhenderson9197]

Thanks for uploading this. About to do mine when my stand pipe kit turns up 👍

[@digitalnomadni]

Do let me know how you get on!

[@matthewdean2724]

Good Video's - I liked the wind sock I was Imagining there was a schnauzer doing the filming :-) thanks for taking the time to do these Vids!

[@digitalnomadni]

Glad you enjoyed it! Took a while, but I even found a solution to hiding the dead cat in the end. I promise, the videos do get better eventually!

[@haskyb9184]

This is great. My diesel heater arrived today, but annoyingly the kit didn’t have a steel pickup to connect it to the original tank like you did. Ive just ordered one now on eBay and will will drilling into the fuel sender unit just as you have. Thanks for sharing

[@digitalnomadni]

Good luck with it Ben! They’re certainly a great job. Just make sure not to drop the feed line all the way to the bottom, wouldn’t want you stuck with no diesel 😂

[@haskyb9184]

@@digitalnomadni yeah that was a useful tip about the feed line! Was hoping to install it down the side of my rock n roll bed, but annoyingly I think there’s a chassis trail right where I want to drill the outlets for the fresh air and exhaust 😡 I shall keep head scratching for now and let you know how it goes 😂

[@jamesmason7124]

I subscribed I’m number 206 I’m about to install two metal housing 8kw diesel air heaters into my 1967 GM TDH-4519 fishbowl city bus I love these heaters

[@hippydude1]

Im looking at this cos im fitting one for my mum . Its gale force winds with the sea at the bottom of her road coming onto the road. Oh and raining. I only have weekends to do it as well. Im thinking its not getting done 😂. Great vid by the way

[@digitalnomadni]

Not the best time of year to start a project lol.

[@ForestRossi23]

Great video dude, much appreciated 👍🤙

[@digitalnomadni]

Any time!

[@1grantthorpe1]

Great vid, planning to give this a bash next week (Casual Campervan)

[@digitalnomadni]

Hey buddy! Only just seeing this now! How did you get on last weekend? Up and running okay?

[@David_11111]

Yay looking good so far :)

[@digitalnomadni]

Thanks for the feedback, appreciated.

[@David_11111]

I hit the Bell LOL

[@digitalnomadni]

Really glad you did! Thank you!

[@savvy2807]

thought you could tee off the return pipe on a t4? that's how all the builders do it.

[@digitalnomadni]

That was the plan, but, just as simple to drop a line into the tank.

[@savvy2807]

@@digitalnomadni dont think it's as simple, webasto Tee off the return near the fuel filter under the bonnet. No pump in the tank on a t4 so no pickup pipe needed. Good job tho mate doesn't harm..

[@vladinni]

Thanks for sharing this helpful video. Quick question for you: Did you start engine after tapping into the main fuel tank without a problem? Thanks

[@digitalnomadni]

I did, and have done everyday since without any issues.

[@projectt4782]

Thanks for sharing this, just found your channel, can I ask why you didn't use the stand pipe in its entirety? Or is the bit you fed through the sender rigid as well?

[@digitalnomadni]

The standard stand pipe that came with the kit doesn't fit in the sender unit, as the top base isn't wide enough. I hacksawed off a part of it and used that as like a weighted down-pipe because if I just used the flexible tube, there's a risk it would eventually curl back up and no longer be submerged in the diesel. Does that make sense?

[@projectt4782]

@@digitalnomadni, thanks for the reply, yes that's a bit of a worry it doesn't fit, because looks like I got exactly the same standpipe and the same van. I've not got a kit. Soon find out I guess😂

[@digitalnomadni]

Let me know how you got on!

[@projectt4782]

@@digitalnomadni funnily enough I've just installed it today. Yes I used the same stand pipe and didn't come across any fitment issues so maybe ours isn't the same. Easy job though, only took half an hour thanks to your video, just got to connect it the other end now and clip the hose up 👍

[@digitalnomadni]

That's great news bud! Glad it was a simple job.

[@PhillConnell]

Hey, I watched both videos, really helpful thank you :) Which heater did you get specifically? Do you have a link?

[@digitalnomadni]

Hey Phil, sorry for the late reply: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5KW-Air-Diesel-Heater-12V-for-Car-Truck-Boat-Motorhome-LCD-Remote-Silencer/353170269640?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@PhillConnell]

@@digitalnomadni Thanks a lot, that's great 👍

[@CoryP73]

That cover you're after is part number 701803959a. You can find it at www.volkswagen-classic-parts.de/catalogues/TransporterT4-1991-1994/html5.html#/450 Lookin good!

[@digitalnomadni]

Might not need it now, the next video will explain why :(

[@Peckeronthebeach]

If you need a fuel sender cover I could get one for you. 👊🏻 we have a T4 graveyard about 30 miles from me.

[@digitalnomadni]

Might take you up on that, have it on standby for the next time I lift the mats then swap it out.