In my experience freeze plugs in the block are often the same diameter. If thats the case its all about access. Does it come with installation instructions?
It's installed on the back of the engine, towards the front of the block. (#1 cylinder.) All the dealers installed them without having to remove anything but the oil filter. Pull the filter off, bang out the old plug, and install the block heater in it's place and tighten down. LMK if you need more help.
Thanks - it was really just a case of me freezing my ass off out in my garage, and not seeing any easy way to tackle it (I debated taking the oil filter off, but I didn't have any oil in case I lost some in the process). I ended up just taking it to a garage, and they did it for $30. No biggie.
But now that it's in, holy crap does that car warm up fast. Here's to instant heat and better gas mileage!
Thanks - it was really just a case of me freezing my ass off out in my garage, and not seeing any easy way to tackle it (I debated taking the oil filter off, but I didn't have any oil in case I lost some in the process). I ended up just taking it to a garage, and they did it for $30. No biggie.
But now that it's in, holy crap does that car warm up fast. Here's to instant heat and better gas mileage!
Wish I had known you could still get that block heater in The U.S. They are unavailable in Canada. I had to get a heater that goes in the bottom Rad hose.
Pat.
Hey slavrenz, any idea how much power that block heater draws? I'm curious about the operating cost of a block heater and whether it's worth it.
Hey slavrenz, any idea how much power that block heater draws? I'm curious about the operating cost of a block heater and whether it's worth it.
First of all, ironic that you should ask that given your username...
Second of all, wow. Really? How is that even a concern???
He bought it from me. My car came with one from the dealer.
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