Hi Hans:

I have the same heater.

It's not a block heater - it's an electric oil pan heater.

In Winnipeg, where I live, it's next to useless.

Don't know if removing it will help cooling at all - sort of doubt it.

I'd say definatley keep it if you need a little extra help in the Winter,
otherwise take it or leave it.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy

>Hi,
>
>I recently purchased a 87 Westfalia and it contains a block heater. It
>is the size of 2 sardine cans next to each other and bolted underneath
>the engine.
>
>I would like to remove it with the thought that the extra airflow would
>cause the engine to run cooler.
>
>Am I on the right track here or does the block heater serve another
>function than the one for warming the engine oil in the winter?
>
>Thank you in advance for your feedback.
>
>Regards,
>Hans Brouwer
>