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All Things Fiero => Tech Tips, Tech Questions => Topic started by: Wreck It Ralph on February 17, 2021, 09:17:48 am

Title: Block heaters
Post by: Wreck It Ralph on February 17, 2021, 09:17:48 am

Has anyone looked to see if the 2.5 or 2.8 has the ability to add block heaters?

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: Fierofool on February 17, 2021, 09:55:40 am

I seem to remember that some of the northern cars came with block heaters.  It might have been dealer installed, though.  But yes, they will accept a block heater.  Some of them replace freeze plugs.  That was the common style used when I lived in New England.

There is one that's non-invasive, too.  It wraps around the radiator hoses.  The difference in water temp throughout the system causes the water to move slowly through the cooling system.  With a thermostat closed, it probably uses the heater bypass to allow water to move. 

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: scottb on February 17, 2021, 02:35:19 pm

At one time I had an 84 that had a block heater installed. I believe I was told the car came from MinneSNOWta.

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: Fierofool on February 17, 2021, 02:43:25 pm

Is that anywhere near BrrrMont? 

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 17, 2021, 03:48:26 pm

Closer to Snowth Dakota.

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 17, 2021, 04:08:47 pm

My '86 SE had a block heater.  I never used the block heater, but the plug cord was in the front, by the right headlight.

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 17, 2021, 04:09:54 pm

RPO KO5

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 21, 2021, 10:58:46 am

Some years ago, we looked at adding a block heater to a vehicle.  The kit was about $85.  I don't recall which vehicle.  Not a Fiero.  I just have some correspondence notes.  This was in the early '90's.

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: NoMad on February 21, 2021, 07:02:37 pm

Block heaters are easy to add to any vehicle. Just need to know the freeze plug size to get the right heater.

Title: Re: Block heaters
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 21, 2021, 07:10:22 pm

Years ago, we had a hitchhiker from Canada.  He insisted that all cars had block heaters.  I disagreed, which made him claim I was an idiot who just didn't know any better.  So, we looked at all 7 cars I had at the time.  No heater in any.  The guy claimed I had removed the block heaters.  I countered that maybe Canadians added them.  So, we went to the dealership, where he was once again proven wrong.  No salesman even knew what a block heater was.  2 more dealerships.  Same result.  The Canadian claimed I rigged the dealerships