Poulton Pilot

[poulton pilot]

Hello all.

I'm a new member and owner of a S Type 2.7 diesel which I've had for just over 12 months and still getting to understand this beautiful beast.

Issue. I've had 2 recent experiences of the fuel pre heater (which I didn't know existed) belching copious amounts of blue/white smoke from the front near side of the car (maybe the ultra low weather  temperatures of  Feb' March '18, haven't helped - or did they?). 

One member has suggested removing the fuse that controls the electrics for this component (no fuse, no smoke), but I'd welcome comments from any of the membership who can empathise with this problem, method of control. 

Thanks in advance.

[JOC Admin]

Hi Ken...welcome to the Club

The Webasto pre-heater can be quite daunting when you first happen across the smoke and subsequent burning smell occurring under the bonnet.

I have encountered these on the Rover 75 and sometimes you would find one that heated more than most but believe this was down to lack of use more than anything. Never known one to catch fire yet!

If its the same as the Rover then they did two versions, one was manually operated and the other one could be remotely operated.

Hope it helps warm the car up nicely for you with this very cold weather we're experiencing.

Cheers,  Trevor