I once had a magnetic one that worked real well on my old diesel rabbit.  Just slapped it on the oil pan and that was it.  Not sure where I got it.  It was a long time ago.

Andreas.

VWNut Hawk <vwnut@HAWKCOMPUTING.COM> wrote:
Yes these are worth having. I got one from either the Bus Depot or
Vanagain.
It goes on two posts already on the bottom of the engine case.
It is 110, gets real hot and in the morning when you start the Vanagon
it
starts right up easily. It warms up real fast and you're on your way.
I'm going to order several more for our other buses.

>>> Mark Tuovinen 9/29/2003 3:21:08 PM >>>
The closer your engine is to operating temp. when you start it the
better. Any vehicle that operates in areas where the temp goes below
about 20F will benefit, as will the atmosphere. The idea is that a warm
engine circulates lubricant better/faster, hence less wear at start up.
I have yet to put one no our van as I have not had time, but it will get
one soon. I have not checked yet, but my local shops tell me that the
unit of choice is a pad style. Basically a self adhesive heating pad
that runs off 110 household current. Anyone know of other options that
will work? For those father north than I, they often also use battery
blankets, and pan heaters for their automatic transmissions. Synthetic
lubricants will help a great deal also.

Mark in AK

A while ago I saw someone mentioning the benefits of an engine block
heater for the winter. Any opinions on this? How much do they cost?
And
where can one get one? I'm in chicago---is this something I should
look
into to extend the life of my van?

Thanks,
wes

'84 vanagon 1.9l

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