On Sun, 17 Nov 1996 13:37:14 -0600 science department <soineydg@mail.milwaukee.k12.wi.us> wrote: > Has anyone tried a block heater or an inline coolant heater/pump on a > vanagon? It can get cold in WI -15 F at times and the van really protests > at that temperature > thanks in advance > danno > Hi Danno, In Edmonton Alberta Canada they are a *MUST*. I have the flat square block heater on my 1987 Syncro Westie and it helps tremendously with starting. If it is parked outside, after -35 Celcius the van won't start without it. In warmer temps (-15C -> -25C) it helps starting but isn't necessary for it to crank over. The starter definately doesn't have to work as hard if it has been plugged in though. IMHO, it is worth the $$ for the block heater. Cheers Tony 1987 Syncro Westie (Balou) > 67 double cab > 78 westy > 87 syncro > 87 jetta > > der busbesitzer gruppe: see us on the web at > http://www.uwm.edu/~bugman Tony Schiebel - Technical Specialist: Implementation Team >>>>> Tony.Schiebel@simeon.com <<<<< The ESYS Corporation Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Voice (403) 424-4922 Fax (403) 424-4925 http://www.simeon.com
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