Re: RE: plug in dak?...block warmer?

From: A. S. (adakota4x4@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Dec 18 2000 - 17:40:35 EST


Bob,
  I haven't looked for myself yet, but I take it that the plug I would
replace with the heating element is pretty accessible? Now I'm not sure
which one of these heaters to go with, if both are pretty easy to install.
Thanks again!
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/

>From: Bob Tom <tigers@bserv.com>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: RE: plug in dak?...block warmer?
>Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 11:30:32
>
>At 03:21 PM 12/18/00, you wrote:
> >If it's only around 50 to install.....must be a pretty simple install.
>Any
> >idea of what's involved? Thanks!--Aaron--
>
>1. Disconnect -ive battery cable.
>2. Drain coolant from rad and block.
>3. Thoroughly clean block core hole and block heater seat (plug
> should be next to the oil filter on the rad side).
>4. Insert block heater assembly with element loop pointing down.
>5. With block heater fully seated, tighten center screw to
> 17 in. lbs. of torque.
>6. Using clips, run cord from pass. side, across top of rad., to
> driver's side.
>7. Fill cooling system.
>8. Reconnect -ive battery cable.
>9. Start and warm engine checking for leaks.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Bob. Burlington, Ont., Canada.
>'97 Dakota CC, 5.2L, 4x2, 3.92 SG, auto., 4265 lb.
>Dyno: 231.2 rwhp 340.0 lb-ft rw torque
>PB: 14.737 @ 91.75 9.364 @ 72.95

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