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Old 11-24-2010, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Zacharias View Post
Is anyone using the simple in-hose heaters--the type that you splice into the lower radiator hose--which are supposed to radiate enough heat to make a difference in the block?

Are they worthwhile?

Also, does anyone have experience with the more complex ones, which also splice in some kind of tank and circulate the antifreeze through?

I know the latter type are expensive, and I'm not sure how I could plumb that into the old-type CC system setup with the servo.

Thx
I got this type few months ago on amazon. This morning 6F at 7 am.... Works well. Maybe not as well as the engine block heater but helps a lot.

http://web.me.com/flangenard/Cold_Sart/Film.html
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