Help warmup faster
Post Fiend
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thanks a lot i had that break off a year ago and they fixed it
today the big fat spring that returns the pedal broke in two and hit me in the leg for says i have to buy the whole pedal assembly.
even napa cant get the spring what a bummer.
any hints thanks for helping the newby
today the big fat spring that returns the pedal broke in two and hit me in the leg for says i have to buy the whole pedal assembly.
even napa cant get the spring what a bummer.
any hints thanks for helping the newby
If you can't find a similar spring somewhere, you might try starting a new thread about the clutch pedal spring and see if anyone that has removed theirs would be willing to part with it.
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The spring itself broke, or did one of the connection points the spring hooks to break? How many miles are on your clutch? Many here have upgraded to a Southbend or Luk clutch and just removed the spring because of the softer pedal.
If you can't find a similar spring somewhere, you might try starting a new thread about the clutch pedal spring and see if anyone that has removed theirs would be willing to part with it.
If you can't find a similar spring somewhere, you might try starting a new thread about the clutch pedal spring and see if anyone that has removed theirs would be willing to part with it.
the yolks look fine and the rubber on the ends of the spring r good.
its just my luck i would break the unbreakable.
i have 42k on the truck its a 2000 4*4
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I will definitely plug it in, and I already have an HD timer to use. Because the truck starts fine, and I don't need the heat quickly, I didn't figure plugging the heater in was worth it. Our mechanic at work (its a work truck) said that I should need to think much about the block heater until temps are constantly below 20F.
My biggest concern was the overall health of the truck, and the fact that not getting a full warm-up is not good for any vehicle, even though its not mine. I like the idea of a radiator blanket. Any suggestions on a brand, I'd prefer it to be behind the grill if possible.
Thanks for all of the replies, and I'll look into the seat heaters. The leather is definitely cold, and my GF does ride with me a bit. Her butt is ALWAYS cold!
My biggest concern was the overall health of the truck, and the fact that not getting a full warm-up is not good for any vehicle, even though its not mine. I like the idea of a radiator blanket. Any suggestions on a brand, I'd prefer it to be behind the grill if possible.
Thanks for all of the replies, and I'll look into the seat heaters. The leather is definitely cold, and my GF does ride with me a bit. Her butt is ALWAYS cold!
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The truck really needs to be run at full operating temperature, not just get there. I'd plan on taking it out a couple of weekends a month and drive around a bit. That or find a less direct route to work.
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I will definitely plug it in, and I already have an HD timer to use. Because the truck starts fine, and I don't need the heat quickly, I didn't figure plugging the heater in was worth it. Our mechanic at work (its a work truck) said that I should need to think much about the block heater until temps are constantly below 20F.
My biggest concern was the overall health of the truck, and the fact that not getting a full warm-up is not good for any vehicle, even though its not mine. I like the idea of a radiator blanket. Any suggestions on a brand, I'd prefer it to be behind the grill if possible.
Thanks for all of the replies, and I'll look into the seat heaters. The leather is definitely cold, and my GF does ride with me a bit. Her butt is ALWAYS cold!
My biggest concern was the overall health of the truck, and the fact that not getting a full warm-up is not good for any vehicle, even though its not mine. I like the idea of a radiator blanket. Any suggestions on a brand, I'd prefer it to be behind the grill if possible.
Thanks for all of the replies, and I'll look into the seat heaters. The leather is definitely cold, and my GF does ride with me a bit. Her butt is ALWAYS cold!
Well technically you dont NEED the block heater..but like mentioned before it will keep your coolant warm and the truck will get up to operating temperature quickly. I think this is the only solution with which you will actually see your temps rise as quickly as you'd like them to.
You won't hurt the truck by driving it cold, just don't romp on it until it warms up. This isn't necessary for the health of the motor either, but rather for the health and wellbeing of your transmission.
Radiator blankets are nice when its really cold, but i'm not sure if you'll see a noticable difference on normal days and within the few minutes you are traveling back and fourth to work.
Sorry. I was born in a barn.
I agree with Chris that you need to take that truck out and drive it like you stole it every now and again (after properly warmed up first of course). I think its good for vehicles to get up to highway speeds (65 +) every once in a while too.
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Plugging in your block heater, even at moderately cold temperatures, is nothing but good for your truck. I do it whenever it's in the 30's, sometimes even only the 40's, exactly because I have a short (9 mile) commute.
I figure the closer the engine is to operating temperature when I start it, the less wear it's going to have, and I want this truck to last a LONG time.
I use the timer 3-hour method.
I figure the closer the engine is to operating temperature when I start it, the less wear it's going to have, and I want this truck to last a LONG time.
I use the timer 3-hour method.
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