Oil sump heater.  It bolts to the underside of the engine.  Plug it into
110v AC a couple of hours before you start the engine.

I had one, just like it, before and those suckers really do work, else I
wouldn't have gotten another one after losing my old one in a snow/ice
bank.  I didn't realize it was gone until later or I would have looked
for it.

Mike

Tom Buese wrote:
> Mike,  is that an oil sump heater or some sorta external heater?
>
> Pax,
>
> Tom
>
> On Dec 19, 2007, at 3:23 PM, Mike Collum wrote:
>
>> For general info, and the archives, I want to confirm that the Vanagon
>> under engine heaters are indeed still available through NAPA.  I picked
>> up my brand new one just today.  The part number is 605-1500.  The
>> current price, though, is $77.99 USD.  They had to order it and got it
>> through Balkamp.
>>
>> They are made by Pyroil Canada, Ltd., and come with a one year guarantee.
>>
>> Mike
>> Houlton, Maine
>
>