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Adding a block heater 700 1989

posted by  spasske on  Mon Jan 24 08:25 CST 2005
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I've been entertaining the thought of a adding a block heater. Has anyone else done this?

The Volvo one replaces a freeze plug. Is this an easy DIY? Do they tend to leak?

I've also heard of ones that install in a coolant line. Do they work well?
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    Adding a block heater 700 1989

    posted by  bru on  Mon Jan 24 10:30 CST 2005
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    Had one of the freeze plug heaters for years on an '85 turbodiesel. Never leaked, never caused a problem as long as I could remember to unplug it before backing down the driveway. Saved a lot of fuel given the time it takes to warm up the engine idling. I didn't install, so don't know how tricky it was.
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    Adding a block heater 700 1989

    posted by  KlausC on  Mon Jan 24 08:48 CST 2005
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    There used to be one that replaced the oil dip stick, but you had to remove it in the morning and that was just a pain. Lots of MN folks have block heaters, but it is cheaper to have fresh oil, good anti-freeze, and a good battery.

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      Adding a block heater 700 1989

      posted by  spasske on  Tue Jan 25 01:20 CST 2005
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      My car starts fine but my wife always lets it warm up for an extended time so the cabin warms before she gets in. I 'd like to have the coolant warmed before she starts the car to avoid the extra idling.
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