[Vwdiesel] block heater in freeze plug

[Nate Wall]

I had an "Autobahn" block heater (VW's brand) in the old worn out motor. Its
about 10 years old. Even before I retired the motor, I was afraid the block
heater might fall out or leak massively on a trip, leaving me stranded, because
it was so old. I elected not to use it in the new motor, although all the pieces
came out when I removed it.

--Nate

LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:

> > I think the other donor engine might have one. Can I just pull the old one
> > out and put it in the working engine?
>
>   They're tricky to pull but you can.  There's an expanding "v" which the
> center
> bolt expands against the side of the hole.  If you back the bolt completely
> out
> you risk dropping the "V" and the nut, if it's separate.  They're brass or SS
> so you won't be able to pick them out with a magnet.  You have to fish in
> there with a wire or screwdriver and gradually pry the "v" back together
> more.
>      Loren
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