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Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2005, 07:24 PM

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Tricky coolant question, 1982 300D

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Posted By P.E.Haiges

PETE< Why take a chance, cover the radiator....

PETE<

Why take a chance, cover the radiator. You might also cover the air intake to keep cold air from going down into the heater core and any warm air out from going out.

P E H

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2005, 06:46 PM

Replies: 30

Tricky coolant question, 1982 300D

Views: 2,648

Posted By P.E.Haiges

PETE, I should have thought of this before:...

PETE,

I should have thought of this before: Cover the engine and radiator (under the hood) with a heavy blanket or quilt or two. Then the block heater will keep the radiator from freezing.

P E H

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2005, 06:13 PM

Replies: 30

Tricky coolant question, 1982 300D

Views: 2,648

Posted By P.E.Haiges

Pete, The thermostat will not open from the...

Pete,

The thermostat will not open from the heat from the block heater. The coolant will never get up to 180*F to open the "stat".

P E H

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2005, 05:40 PM

Replies: 30

Tricky coolant question, 1982 300D

Views: 2,648

Posted By P.E.Haiges

Pete, The heater core is inside the car so...

Pete,

The heater core is inside the car so it may not be heated by the block heater. Are U leaving the block heater on all the time?

The heat from the block heater may not circulate water into...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-03-2005, 04:13 PM

Replies: 30

Tricky coolant question, 1982 300D

Views: 2,648

Posted By P.E.Haiges

Pete, The antifreeze may not get into the...

Pete,

The antifreeze may not get into the heater core. To be safe, take off the heater hoses and blow the water out. Its a ***** of a job to replace the heater core.

P E H

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