Hi, was looking into getting my block heater working. And after finding out all 98-99s had the heater plug installed, and finding the part #600-200-00-96 to the cable. I call my local dealer and I learn the part in no longer available. What can I do? Are their any other options to use in it's place?

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1980 240D(the first, 4spd)
1983 300D(WVO experiment) gave to my brother
1987 300D(sold with 360k+ miles on original #14 head)
1999 E300D 225k miles and counting

i got one for my wifes 300SD that goes in the lower radiator hose they come in different sizes. Got it at Oriley. May be they sell them here not sure.

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81 240D 116,000 mi. motor, car 283,000 81 300D 155,000 81 300 unknown 81 300SD 221,000

Saw this on another forum and can't vouch for accuracy but you could have a look...

"This post has been more than helpful. I found that the 1998 has the same plug as a Massey Ferguson 180 Diesel. So instead of paying the stealership $89 for the cord, I simply put aluminum foli around my cord where it runs beneath the exhaust and turbo. The MF part number for the whole plug and cord is A-7733. You can even find them on eBay. It should run you no more than $50. Hope this helps."

Also, Ford Powerstrokes use a cord that looks very similar to ours. You can find them on eBay.

I used a cable from NAPA, part # KAT 28216.


NAPA AUTO PARTS

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1995 E300D 335K Miles

Now that's what I'm talking about! You guys are great. They have it at my local NAPA in stock. Only thing the dealer found close was in germany with a euro socket and it came with the heater plug at $480ish.

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1980 240D(the first, 4spd)
1983 300D(WVO experiment) gave to my brother
1987 300D(sold with 360k+ miles on original #14 head)
1999 E300D 225k miles and counting

Your dealer wasn't trying very hard to find the right part (seems to be a common issue lately). The block heaters have had a standard plug for ages, I am sure they still have them available. I bet you can still get block heaters for even recent engines if you wanted.

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

the nut is a standard garden hose thread... the NAPA cord is a PERFECT fit on the OM6xx motors...

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"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Cord installed and drawing 480 watts on my kill-o-wall meter. After a few minutes the base is very hot to the touch. This should help with cold weather starting a ton.

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1980 240D(the first, 4spd)
1983 300D(WVO experiment) gave to my brother
1987 300D(sold with 360k+ miles on original #14 head)
1999 E300D 225k miles and counting