Block heater ?
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Block heater ?
I bought a replacement block heater and cord set to replace mine that recently stopped working. My question is..... is this a heater that heats up the metal of the block or is it immersed in the coolant fluid? I thought they were heating up the metal, but the end of this thing looks as though it would go into liquid. It looks like one of the portable coffee heaters with the copper looking element. Is this right? All the numbers match up so I'm sure it's the right part. Any help is appreciated.
Marty
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It is immersed in the water, goes in the block on the drivers side. takes longer to reroute the new cord than to install the heater unit. Watch out when you pull the old one, lots of antfreeze that doesn't drain from the drain plug in the radiator. just changed mine last week
Last edited by dmunns; Nov 28, 2007 at 11:00 PM.
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Thanks for the info. That is what I was thinking too, but wanted to make sure. Rep points to you for the extra atifreeze shower tip. 
PS Ok I feel like an idiot... how the hell do you give someone REP points????
Marty
PS Ok I feel like an idiot... how the hell do you give someone REP points????
Marty
Last edited by RockyMtnRanger; Nov 28, 2007 at 11:05 PM.
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Good luck make sure you run the engine to get the air out before you plug in the new heater, that is after you fill it again with antifreeze. I you have lots of miles it is a good time to flush your cooling system before you change the block heater
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Originally Posted by dmunns
Good luck make sure you run the engine to get the air out before you plug in the new heater, that is after you fill it again with antifreeze. I you have lots of miles it is a good time to flush your cooling system before you change the block heater
Marty
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