Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion > Diesel Performance Tuning

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-07-2016, 10:36 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 44
best engine heater for an 82 w123 300d turbo?

So it looks like my car once had a block or anti freeze heater but now all that is left is the cord. What's the best way to add a heater for these cold days?

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-08-2016, 10:42 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: San Mateo, CA
Posts: 1,120
Was the factory block heater installed and then removed or did you have an aftermarket coolant hose style block heater installation that's been removed?
If installed, the factory block heater would be located between cylinder 3 and 4 on the right side of the engine (between the starter and the exhaust manifold).
They rarely fail, so you might just need to plug the cord into the block heater.

Here is a thread in installing the MB block heater in the block:
Definitive 240D Block Heater Thread - Mercedes-Benz Forum

Here's a thread on installing a coolant hose type of block heater:
Mercedes block heater install

Both methods work, the coolant hose block heater is easier to install.
Double (or even triple) glowing with new glow plugs and using synthetic diesel motor oil can also be helpful for starting in the cold.

__________________
78 W116 300SD 'Desert Rose' new as of 01/26/2014
79 W116 300SD 'Stormcloud' RIP 04/11/2022
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:59 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2018 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page