anybody use a block heater got their 80, if so where to get one and how hard is the install, thanks 1994 unlocked stock glock stickered montana backroad cruiser
Have you tried your local parts store? It is not a Toyota factory part and almost everyone sources the same units out of Canada. Napa carries them here.
Try a search, there are a number of older threads.
Install:
1. Let vehicle cool down
2. Drain coolant via peacock valve
3. Punch out and remove drivers side front freeze plug. Some people have the heater installed on the passenger side but this exposes the power cord to the exhaust pipes. By the way, removing the freeze plug or should I say fishing out the freeze plug is the hardest part.
4. Install heater element and tighten it down. Directions I had said to put the element up at 12 o'clock but mine ended up at about 11 o'clock as that is where it fit best.
5. Run and secure wire to front of grill using a couple zip ties.
6. Refill radiator.
7. Crank engine and let it idle to operating temperature while checking for leaks.
I have been thinking about this too. I had been running Rotella T 15W40 all year round, but decided to switch to Rotella T SAE 30 for the winter till I decide on the block heater.
If you have diesel, the block heater will fool the glow system into not working unless you unplug the glow system temperature sensor.
If you have a gasser EFI, the block heater can fool the computer into thinking it's summer and the computer could get the mixture wrong which can cause poor starting. If that problem occurs then use a silicone pad oil pan heater instead.
My computer must be bad because the LC cranks easier and I don't get that funny high pitch rev when temps are freezing. However I might add an oil pan heater too. The -30 or colder has got me worried as this is my first year in North Dakota.
If you have diesel, the block heater will fool the glow system into not working unless you unplug the glow system temperature sensor.
If you have a gasser EFI, the block heater will fool the computer into thinking it's summer and the computer will get the mixture wrong which can cause poor starting. Use a silicone pad oil pan heater instead.
It depends how long you keep the heater plugged in. On my trucks anything over 2 hours and they take a little longer to start. Four hours is about max on my Integra. I use a timer to set the amount of time the heaters are on to keep my vehicles happy.
Have enjoyed reading this thread, especially since I have lived in ND and WY. One thing those of you who experience -25F and below might consider, is the use of synthetic engine and gear oil. I came out to my D50 (Dodge mini-pickup) with a manual 5 speed, one morning at -35F when I lived in Wyoming. I had normal gear oil in tranny at the time. Engine started fine but, it took two hands to get the tranny into neutral and about 5 min. before the engine would idle with my foot off the clutch. I drained out the petroleum gear oil & put Amsoil 75w-90 synthetic and noticed an immediate improvement. - My .02
In Northern Canukstan where it routinely gets cold enough to freeze the balls off a brass monkey, exclusive use of synthetic lube throughout the vehicle is SOP.
careful to get the right one, my roomate ordered two from a canadian dealer (sunvalley?) and both times despite checking the part number, the wrong size plug was sent (for a camry). So before punching out the old one, better put a caliper on it for peace of mind.
careful to get the right one, my roomate ordered two from a canadian dealer (sunvalley?) and both times despite checking the part number, the wrong size plug was sent (for a camry). So before punching out the old one, better put a caliper on it for peace of mind.
not quite accurate.... I ordered one off ebay. It was too small. Calling Cdan was no help as he can't put his hands on a OEM unit in the states. So i called a canadian dealership. Told him the part number i had and he said i need a ......44 instead of a .....43. He had one in stock but i never ordered it. The small plug is still sitting on the work bench from last year.
yep, that's the one. I have the phone number and name of the parts guy at home from a Canadian Toyota dealer that has them in stock. Let me know if anyone wants that #.
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