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Date:         Sun, 15 Aug 1999 22:39:58 -0700
Reply-To:     gerry rafferty <gerryr@DIRECT.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         gerry rafferty <gerryr@DIRECT.CA>
Subject:      Re: Block heater Why?
Comments: To: Hans Brouwer <hbrouwer@ISTAR.CA>
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Just warms the oil in winter (if cold enough). Removed mine. GerryR ----- Original Message ----- From: Hans Brouwer <hbrouwer@ISTAR.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, August 15, 1999 10:29 PM Subject: Block heater Why?

> Hi, > > I recently purchased a 87 Westfalia and it contains a block heater. It > is the size of 2 sardine cans next to each other and bolted underneath > the engine. > > I would like to remove it with the thought that the extra airflow would > cause the engine to run cooler. > > Am I on the right track here or does the block heater serve another > function than the one for warming the engine oil in the winter? > > Thank you in advance for your feedback. > > Regards, > Hans Brouwer >


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