|
|
|
|
|
#1
10-11-2009, 08:27 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
dumb question: Where's the block heater?
Hey guys...
So, I just moved my sweet little 82 240D from California to Minnesota. And it's October 11th and it already snowed. I'm pretty much ready for the cold- new glow plugs, new battery, new tires. However, the guy I bought the car from said there was a block heater in it...but I have no idea where to look. I don't see any obvious plugs, and I don't have any idea where the thing hooks in. Help me out? Thanks! Deanna
__________________
1976 300D 217k...an old car needin some love. (GONE OFF TO RUSTY CAR HEAVEN) 1982 240D probably something like 190,000 miles...was Old Yeller, but I changed the name to Buttercup 
|
|
#2
10-11-2009, 08:29 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Block heater is on right side of the block above the starter and under the manifold. Cord is usually on the right of engine at the front somewhere.
__________________
1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
|
|
#3
10-11-2009, 08:30 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
It's low on the right (passenger's) side of the engine about in the middle from front to back. Look for something with a wire or just electrical connections screwed into the block.
|
|
#4
10-11-2009, 09:07 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Right side of engine, should be just forward of the starter. If it has a cord, check it for flexibility and intact insulation all the way back to the block. Mine looked flexible and usable on one end but was shot on the part near the block. The cord is normally zip-tied near the radiator.
Other info here: Newly Discovered Block Heater - Ready to Use? New cords available at Fastlane for $16. p/n W0133-1634519
|
|
#5
10-11-2009, 09:38 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
A plug should be visible when you open the hood, in front of the radiator.
__________________
83 SD 84 CD
|
|
#6
10-11-2009, 09:39 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
if you need a cord i have one, just let me know.
__________________
1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon 1979 280CE 225,200 miles 1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles 1976 240D 190,000 miles 1979 300TD 220,000 GONE but not forgotten 1976 300D 195,300 miles 1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg
|
|
#7
10-11-2009, 10:08 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
It's also possible that the seller was mistaken -- 123 diesels did not come from the factory with block heaters. New owners had one year to request block heater installation free from their dealer but cars in warm climates generally didn't get them. for example, my new-in-California '85 300D did not. I installed a lower radiator hose heater instead for occasional trips to snow country. Thank the maker, my last winter in Minnesota was 1967-68, while I was too young to know better.
__________________
 "Buster" in the '95 Our all-Diesel family 1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car 2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022) Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762 "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz." -- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970
|
|
#8
10-11-2009, 10:34 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Did a search and found one for $35. Looks like a lot of places charge $50 or more.
http://www.*********.com/gbproducts/YN/D6141-OES-Z6002.html complete $35 http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=block+heater+mercedes&scoring=p&sa=N&lnk=next&start=50 cord only $13
__________________
92 300D 2.5L OM602 OBK #59 Last edited by bobodaclown; 10-12-2009 at 02:49 PM.
|
|
#9
10-11-2009, 10:46 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
You can also check for an aftermarket model. Mine had an aftermarket one (despite being originally a Massachusetts car - why on earth didn't they get a factory one?).
It basically was a heater / pump with coolant hoses going to and from it. I'm sure there were various places to mount it, but mine was on the passenger side, near the front of the engine compartment. 
__________________
1982 240D, sold 9/17/2008 1987 300D TurboW124.133 - 603.960, 722.317 - Smoke Silver Metallic / Medium Red (702/177), acquired 8/15/2009 262,715 and counting  Last edited by Crazy_Nate; 10-11-2009 at 10:53 PM. Reason: Add picture
|
|
#10
10-11-2009, 11:18 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
When I was at Chad's GTG I asked Squabble about the block heater and sadly mine doesn't have one.
I have the original coupon book that the first owner had and the block heater coupon is long missing. On the flipside my home made block heater is a tin foil charcoal grill.
__________________
-Typos courtesy of my mobile phone.
|
|
#11
10-12-2009, 07:31 AM
|
|||
|
|||
Hi I too have a dumb question W115 240d 1975 does this car have a block heater please tell me yes this would solve most of my problems
|
|
#12
10-12-2009, 08:04 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Will a block heater cord for a 123/126 fit my 124?
__________________
1995 E300 diesel
|
|
#13
10-12-2009, 09:11 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
1983 240D 3.0T 4-speed manual, now sold  1989 Subaru GL Wagon 5-speed Touring Edition
|
|
#14
10-12-2009, 12:11 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
__________________
92 300D 2.5L OM602 OBK #59
|
|
#15
10-12-2009, 02:32 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Quote:
__________________
1995 E300 diesel
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
