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Engine Engine block heater

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by xrolla, Apr 15, 2004.

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    Engine block heater

    I am looking into getting an engine block heater for my car. Anyone have a link to a good one? Thanks
    xrolla, Apr 15, 2004
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    How cold does it get in New Windsor? I have sucessfully started my car in -10F this past winter - all with the stock battery. Why install the block heater if the car starts?
    bimmernut, Apr 15, 2004
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    Instant heat. I have a plug right in front of my car at work so I figured what the heck.
    xrolla, Apr 15, 2004
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    As I work for a GM dealer I just odered mine for a vibe, think it was about $40.. real easy to install, hard to see where it goes but if you were standig in front of your car and reach in on the Dr. side of the Head/block area you'll feel a hole that the heater snapped into place, run the cord and your done
    dirtbozz, Apr 15, 2004
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    The vibe one will definately work with my corolla?
    xrolla, Apr 16, 2004
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    starting is only part of the problem, metal fatigue from th ehuge temprature shifts is another concern. we kept heaters on the engins on the boats when i was in the coast guard even down here in FL.
    TheBeak, Apr 16, 2004
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    Well the Pontiac Vibe is built on the same unibody chassis as the Corolla Matrix, and it uses the exact same 1ZZ engine we have, so I assume it should work.
    KingKuei, Apr 16, 2004
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    I Just had them order it for the 1zz engine, I can look around to get the part Number (still a toyota #)for you, should have it somewhere
    dirtbozz, Apr 16, 2004
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    I would appreciate it, thanks.
    xrolla, Apr 17, 2004
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    Can't find the box with the Toyota part number, GM part number is 12498310 and it was $30 my cost
    dirtbozz, Apr 17, 2004
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    Thanks
    xrolla, Apr 17, 2004
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