cold weather starting issues

[Erebus]

A block heater is often 750W or 1000W. So if you are where it gets really cold in winter and you want to plug in and not have it running too long (on a timer, save hydro), then use one of those.

Actually, the usual block heater is 400W. Yes, you can get 750, not sure of the part number. I wouldn't recommend 1000W. Besides fit issues, I would worry about boiling coolant right at the heater.

You can only heat so much before the warmed up block will be radiating 400W of energy to the surrounding -20 air, and your coolant and block won't get any warmer.

[pajerry]

If someone is willing to find the part number for the 750 watt heater, I would recommend it.

I have the 2.8 and the 400 watt helps, but is not a great block heater. You'll start a little smoother, but your engine still doesnt get to opperating temp for a few kms, almost no difference in that regard.

I think Im going to have to grab an oilpan heater too to help it along a bit. Im not in teh mood for draining the coolant again, and getting a mouthful of antifreeze changing the heater :p

[Erebus]

If someone is willing to find the part number for the 750 watt heater, I would recommend it.

I have the 2.8 and the 400 watt helps, but is not a great block heater. You'll start a little smoother, but your engine still doesnt get to opperating temp for a few kms, almost no difference in that regard.

I think Im going to have to grab an oilpan heater too to help it along a bit. Im not in teh mood for draining the coolant again, and getting a mouthful of antifreeze changing the heater :p

I'd recommend asking CVI for the part number. They supplied my 400w one (Temro 30-3217-6).

Keep in mind a block heater's purpose isn't to get the coolant up to operating temperature, just to about 5 C or so.

Here's an old thread about block heaters that has info (right or wrong) about various solutions: http://www.delica.ca/forum/brrrrrrr-20- ... w-100.html Note that at that time no one had figured out the right block heater yet.

[loki]

Keep in mind a block heater's purpose isn't to get the coolant up to operating temperature, just to about 5 C or so.

but the hotter one with a coolant circ pump would be very nice for those running veg :)

[Jsq]

Everytime I go outside to plug in my vehicle (begin conversation with self)---> "in a country with so many garages, all filled with crap, why am I still parking outside?" : )

Still haven't cleaned out the garage but tomorrow in minus whatever the hell it is I'll be outside putting a new plug end on my block heater cord.

Merry Christmas All!!

[Green1]

Everytime I go outside to plug in my vehicle (begin conversation with self)---> "in a country with so many garages, all filled with crap, why am I still parking outside?" : )

I have the same discussion, then I realize that my garage roof is at 6'2", the delica is 6'10", plus 3' of antennas... (and increasing the height of my garage isn't much of an option, the place is built more like a nuclear bunker than a garage... concrete floor, walls, and roof.)