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Subject:Re: engine block heaters?
From:Wesley Alden Pegden
Date:Tue, 30 Sep 2003 01:31:13 -0500

So,
I've found the Diesel block heater on Van Again (for only $24!), but my
'84 is a 1.9l.  Any ideas where I can find one?

Thanks,
wes

On Mon, 29 Sep 2003, Gnarlodious wrote:

> Entity Wesley Alden Pegden spoke thus:
>
> > 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?
> Yes. The part will cost you about 40$. See my page here:
> http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/VanagonNotes.html#preheater
>
> This is in reference to the diesel, which simply won't start at 5 degress F
> at Santa Fe elevation. But gas engines benefit greatly also.
>
> --Gnarlie
>