Block heater

Eric Winkworth · 04-29-05, 01:02 AM

just wondering if anyone has installed or has a factory block heater, I was alsowondering if it is possible to buy one and put it on. It gets pretty cold hear, I am sure the old girl won't have any problems starting, but I like the idea of it being pretty much warm.

silvercrusher · 04-29-05, 01:26 AM

Winky you should put your cruiser in your signature block so people can help easier.

I just replaced my heater 2 months ago when it died. It was harder to get the old one out than the new one in. about a half hour job and then replacing fluid of course. got mine at the dealer for $28 can

works like a charm

3B # is c0140-00126-s2

Goes in the last frostplug on the drivers side(LHD)

crushers · 04-29-05, 07:42 AM

depends on the model and year of your truck. i use napa block heaters in the 4 cyl diesels B,2B,3B,13BT,2LT and i use a lower rad hose heater on the 6 cyl diesels 2H,12HT
i have had great success with these.
let me know what you are driving and i will forward the part numbers.
cheers

DieselROCKS · 04-29-05, 08:54 AM

I had a heckuva time changing mine out on my 3B, damn thing is right behind the injector pump

Geoff

HZJ60 Guy · 04-29-05, 09:34 AM

My HJ60 had like two or three of them. Block, rad, and like power steering I think. Does my HZ have a factory block heater? Funny I need to ask that, but she's not in my posession yet.

I LOVE how my VW TDI starts so much easier when she's plugged in. I want to do the same with my HZ.

TB

crushers · 04-29-05, 10:12 AM

the 1HZ will start down to -25C with zero problems but it does like to be plugged in...

Eric Winkworth · 04-29-05, 11:36 AM

i have a 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B. thanks for the replies

Eric Winkworth · 04-29-05, 11:39 AM

better?

HZJ60 Guy · 04-29-05, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crushers

the 1HZ will start down to -25C with zero problems but it does like to be plugged in...

Wayne, what are you plugging in? Is there a factory block heater on the thing?

Or are you using an oil pan heater?

TB

crushers · 04-29-05, 12:03 PM

nope on this one i ran a lower rad hose heater, really works good, when i remember to plug it is...
;^)
cheers

Eric Winkworth · 04-29-05, 12:36 PM

So how does that work exactly, just a heater that replaces or raps around the hose?

Can you leave it pluged in all the time?

Any pics would be greatly apprecited, so did you just get that heater from NAPA?

I think an oil pan heater would be a really good idea too.

David*BJ70 · 04-29-05, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Winkworth

So how does that work exactly, just a heater that replaces or raps around the hose?

Can you leave it pluged in all the time?

Any pics would be greatly apprecited, so did you just get that heater from NAPA?

I think an oil pan heater would be a really good idea too.

I have a rad hose heater... I'll post a pics tonight

crushers · 04-29-05, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Winkworth

So how does that work exactly, just a heater that replaces or raps around the hose?

Can you leave it pluged in all the time?

Any pics would be greatly apprecited, so did you just get that heater from NAPA?

I think an oil pan heater would be a really good idea too.

you cut an inch out of the lower rad hose and insert. too easy. for ease of clean up go buy a huge long short walled plastic tray (i got mine from wally mart) and all the antifreeze is caught as you cut the hose. makes the job real easy and fast.
cheers

David*BJ70 · 04-29-05, 06:54 PM

Here the radiator hose heater :

HZJ60 Guy · 04-29-05, 07:23 PM

Where can I pick one of those up for my truck?

TB

David*BJ70 · 04-29-05, 08:04 PM

I don't know... it was there when I buy the cruiser !!!

crushers · 04-29-05, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HZJ60 Guy

Where can I pick one of those up for my truck?

TB

try Parts Source, used to be Bumper to Bumper, Parts Unlimited, Canadian Tire (not where you are but Rob could pick it up) almost all automotive shops should carry them. get a good quality unit and they will last a long time...
cheers

Eric Winkworth · 05-01-05, 02:26 AM

Great I will have to get one, how does it heat up all the fluid? Is an oil pan heater a good idea too?

crushers · 05-01-05, 07:59 AM

it circulates by convection, it works very well...
i have never had a problem starting with the lower rad heater but it depends where you live and what type of oil you use int he winter as to wether i would recommend the oil pan heater...
i have never used one, i have bought trucks with them on but never used it...
cheers

04-29-05, 01:02 AM	#1
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	Block heater just wondering if anyone has installed or has a factory block heater, I was alsowondering if it is possible to buy one and put it on. It gets pretty cold hear, I am sure the old girl won't have any problems starting, but I like the idea of it being pretty much warm.

04-29-05, 01:26 AM	#2
silvercrusher IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: vancouver island Posts: 345	Winky you should put your cruiser in your signature block so people can help easier. I just replaced my heater 2 months ago when it died. It was harder to get the old one out than the new one in. about a half hour job and then replacing fluid of course. got mine at the dealer for $28 can works like a charm 3B # is c0140-00126-s2 Goes in the last frostplug on the drivers side(LHD) __________________ "it'll only take a minute to fix" 85 BJ60 all stock so far 03 VW JETTA WAGON TDI

04-29-05, 07:42 AM	#3
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,793	depends on the model and year of your truck. i use napa block heaters in the 4 cyl diesels B,2B,3B,13BT,2LT and i use a lower rad hose heater on the 6 cyl diesels 2H,12HT i have had great success with these. let me know what you are driving and i will forward the part numbers. cheers __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today

04-29-05, 08:54 AM	#4
DieselROCKS IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 205	I had a heckuva time changing mine out on my 3B, damn thing is right behind the injector pump Geoff __________________ 81 BJ60 300k kms hibernating for the winter

04-29-05, 09:34 AM	#5
HZJ60 Guy Tank Buster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle area TLCA# 13102 Posts: 2,337	My HJ60 had like two or three of them. Block, rad, and like power steering I think. Does my HZ have a factory block heater? Funny I need to ask that, but she's not in my posession yet. I LOVE how my VW TDI starts so much easier when she's plugged in. I want to do the same with my HZ. TB __________________ 2001 VW TDI Bora 1987 Toyota HZTJ-60 I'm a democrat member of the House of Representatives, and I've got what it takes to take what you've got!

04-29-05, 10:12 AM	#6
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,793	the 1HZ will start down to -25C with zero problems but it does like to be plugged in... __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today

04-29-05, 11:36 AM	#7
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	i have a 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B. thanks for the replies

04-29-05, 11:39 AM	#8
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	better? __________________ 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B

04-29-05, 12:03 PM	#10
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,793	nope on this one i ran a lower rad hose heater, really works good, when i remember to plug it is... ;^) cheers __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today

04-29-05, 12:36 PM	#11
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	So how does that work exactly, just a heater that replaces or raps around the hose? Can you leave it pluged in all the time? Any pics would be greatly apprecited, so did you just get that heater from NAPA? I think an oil pan heater would be a really good idea too. __________________ 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B

04-29-05, 06:54 PM	#14
David*BJ70 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montréal area, Qc., Canada TLCA# 15514 Posts: 943	Here the radiator hose heater : __________________ BJ42 1982 * The Primitive Beast - wvo BJ70 1985 * The Green Machine - wvo some say The Mighty Pickle ! come on ! 1992CorollaAll-trac* The Quiet Spirit Si je dois aller en enfer... ce sera en Landcruiser (Canadian french guy (Québécois)... sorry for my english ! ) Last edited by DavidBJ70; 09-05-06 at 11:14 AM.*

04-29-05, 07:23 PM	#15
HZJ60 Guy Tank Buster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle area TLCA# 13102 Posts: 2,337	Where can I pick one of those up for my truck? TB __________________ 2001 VW TDI Bora 1987 Toyota HZTJ-60 I'm a democrat member of the House of Representatives, and I've got what it takes to take what you've got!

04-29-05, 08:04 PM	#16
David*BJ70 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montréal area, Qc., Canada TLCA# 15514 Posts: 943	I don't know... it was there when I buy the cruiser !!! __________________ BJ42 1982 * The Primitive Beast - wvo BJ70 1985 * The Green Machine - wvo some say The Mighty Pickle ! come on ! 1992CorollaAll-trac* The Quiet Spirit Si je dois aller en enfer... ce sera en Landcruiser (Canadian french guy (Québécois)... sorry for my english ! )

05-01-05, 02:26 AM	#18
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	Great I will have to get one, how does it heat up all the fluid? Is an oil pan heater a good idea too? __________________ 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B

05-01-05, 07:59 AM	#19
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,793	it circulates by convection, it works very well... i have never had a problem starting with the lower rad heater but it depends where you live and what type of oil you use int he winter as to wether i would recommend the oil pan heater... i have never used one, i have bought trucks with them on but never used it... cheers __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today

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