The hole on the diesel is 1 1/4 inch, I'm pretty sere the gas engine is the same. Entity Wesley Alden Pegden spoke thus: > So, > I've found the Diesel block heater on Van Again (for only $24!), but my > '84 is a 1.9l. Any ideas where I can find one? > > Thanks, > wes > > On Mon, 29 Sep 2003, Gnarlodious wrote: > >> Entity Wesley Alden Pegden spoke thus: >> >>> A while ago I saw someone mentioning the benefits of an engine block >>> heater for the winter. Any opinions on this? How much do they cost? And >>> where can one get one? I'm in chicago---is this something I should look >>> into to extend the life of my van? >> Yes. The part will cost you about 40$. See my page here: >> http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/VanagonNotes.html#preheater >> >> This is in reference to the diesel, which simply won't start at 5 degress F >> at Santa Fe elevation. But gas engines benefit greatly also. >> >> --Gnarlie >> > > |
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