block heater for 2LT

[jmylie]

Any recommendation for a block heater for the 2LT engine?

Looking at the magnetic oil pan type for a friend but wanted to know if there is anything working well for those in the colder climates out west.

Thanks

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

Are you talking the 2LT (pre 1989) or the 2LT-II/2LTE (post 1989)? There is a block heater availble for the early one, but not the late one. I made the early one work in my late block, but it was a super PITA.

 

[jmylie]

Late one, 91 2LT.

Either magnetic oil pan or radiator hose generic type is what I've looked at.

Not sure which would be better.

 

[OGBeno]

Late one, 91 2LT.

Either magnetic oil pan or radiator hose generic type is what I've looked at.

Not sure which would be better.

I use a magnetic pan heater Joe.

 

[ALEXY]

i use a second hand webasto, actuated by dash switch or text message via a gps locator. works great and has its own controls, heating stops when coolant temp reaches 70 deg.
only issues are: very sensitive to air in fuel line and bit noisey if you park it on a small street with grumpy neighbours...

 

[jmylie]

Magnetic pan heater seems to be the easiest way to go.

Thanks all

 

[MrWhiplash]

Are you talking the 2LT (pre 1989) or the 2LT-II/2LTE (post 1989)? There is a block heater availble for the early one, but not the late one. I made the early one work in my late block, but it was a super PITA.

I'm late to the party here but I live in a sub-arctic area and I have a 2LTE. Which block heater did you go with and how much of a PITA was it? I'm trying to get this beast ready for winter and any advice is appreciated.

 

[Squash]

Convection heater if you have electricity.
Webasto or Espar if off grid and you need reliability.

 

[GTSSportCoupe]

I'm late to the party here but I live in a sub-arctic area and I have a 2LTE. Which block heater did you go with and how much of a PITA was it? I'm trying to get this beast ready for winter and any advice is appreciated.

Here is more info for you: 2LTE Frost Plug Block Heater - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2lte-frost-plug-block-heater.818745/

 

[MrWhiplash]

Awesome! Thank you!