That is exactly what I was talking about re the glue on pad heaters.  They
come in various size and wattages, bigger is better if it will fit.  They
are a lot cheaper in the US even adjusting for the exchange rate the two
most common manufacturers are Kats and Zerostart.  Your FLAPS should carry
or be able to get them, if not there are online vendors.

Mark in AK

On Sat, Jan 2, 2016 at 7:47 AM, James <jk_eaton@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I don't know the 1.9's engine - is there a flat area on somewhere on the
> side or bottom of 2x4 inches?  Then this little number might work (even if
> it's not directly under the oil, warming the block will warm the oil):
>
> http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/automotive/interior-auto-accessories/winter-accessories/automotive-accessories/polar-pad-engine-heater-125w-0300004p.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default
>
> Canadian Tire does mail order, or you might find the same in the US.
>
> James
> Ottawa, ON
>
> > Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2016 05:59:37 -0800
> > From: camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM
> > Subject: Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >
> > On 01/01/2016 11:03 PM, Mark Tuovinen wrote:
> >
> > "If you are going to start your engine in cold
> > temperatures use an engine heater, its better for your engine, your bank
> > account, and the environment."
> >
> > I'd love to use an engine heater, but prior posts to this list inquiring
> > about heaters that work well with the 1.9 have not turned up a promising
> > one. The ridged bottom of the block doesn't provide an effective surface
> > for good heat transfer, the dipsticks are advised against, and Van
> > Cafe's coolant heater thingy doesn't seem to me like it would do much to
> > heat the oil in the block. Is there anything good?
> >
> > It's 5 degrees F this morning, and while I'm fortunate I don't have
> > anywhere I need to drive to today, tomorrow morning I have a radio show
> > to put on and walking to the station when it's this cold doesn't appeal
> > to me for some reason, possibly related to a decadent attachment to
> comfort.
> >
> > Taxi ride, $8 each way.
> >
> > So, walk, taxi, or start the van?
> >
> > --
> > Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> > 1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> > Bend, Ore.
>