I don't use a block heater, so I cycle the plugs twice on the first start of the day. Seems to help, even with good plugs. I think the block heater would be nice, especially for you folks farther away from our nice, warm ocean currents! It rarely gets below freezing here in Portland....

Jay.

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On the road, currently:
'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er