[s-cars] I5 Block heater

[Charlie Smith]

Earlier, Ian Duff wrote:
>
> Cool. Whose part number is that? Did you get it from an Audi dealer
> in an Audi parts box?
> -Ian Duff.

I checked with the local Audi folks - ZAP 289 106 is a good part number
in the US Audi parts system, fits the 5 cyl UrS4/S6.  It runs about $60US.

They also said that the 4 cylinder (diesel) block heaters will not fit
an Audi.  The parts guy didn't have any more information, other than there
was a note somewhere he came up with saying it won't fit.  I'd guess YMMV.
It could be something like the 110V AC cord is too short or some such.  :-/

Also, while the 1.5L and 1.6L VW diesels used a block heater, the later
VW diesels have an oil-pan heater that accomplishes the same thing.

    - Charlie



> -----Original Message-----
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] I5 Block heater
>
> I've had one in my car since 1996. Front frost plug on passenger side. Cost
> $75Can. Part #  ZAP- 289-106. I mounted the plug on the apron above the
> radiator just behind where the hood catch is located. This eliminates the
> hanging plug through the lower grille. It however requires the hood to be
> lifted for the power cord. Heater plug is attached to the apron with a hose
> clamp. Looks good and is out of sight.
> Going down to -20C tonight!
> HTH
>
> Tom Black.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <QSHIPQ at aol.com>
>
> > Anyone remember (as I do) seeing this on ETKA/Fiche?  I thought
> > there was a freeze plug type block heater available as "cold weather"
> > package.... Anyone install one on a water cooled turbo block?
> > Best yet, valid PN?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Scott Justusson
> > '83 urq looking to be warm at Steamboat....
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