Re: block heater

[Zsolt Kovacs <zsolt@telusplanet.net>]

Hey I'm in Edmonton.
   Zsolt

Mike Mulholland wrote:

> colin i've been following your request waiting for a guru to enlighten
> you...failing that i just went out to my car an 86 5kcdtq (which is
> temporarily wheelless while i do sundry repairs to the brakes..and i just
> noticed a cv boot with cracking starting...more work) anyhow i crawled under
> with the trouble light and followed the wires to the block heater. it's a
> very professional installation. the wires go into a protective loom that
> appears to be heat resistant, and then threads its way to a position below
> the exhaust manifold and above the oil filter housing. totally impossible to
> see more from above or below. my car came from edmonton, where , like you,
> block heaters are a necessity. from its location i'd say that it looks like
> a factory job. i could find the selling dealer if you like.
>         just as a point of interest that those in florida might find "cute".
> in the northern parts of canada, parking spots come complete with block
> heater plug- in electrical outlets...even the motels.
>
> hth
> mike