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11-18-2010, 10:52 PM
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Too good to be true?
Check it out:
Looks like they have quite a few! Jay.
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11-18-2010, 11:02 PM
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read their add;
'Remember you get what you pay for don't settle for low quality replacement auto parts!' Bottom radiator hose heaters do not work very well. They are a low quality solution.
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11-18-2010, 11:12 PM
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They work pretty well, actually. Not nearly as efficient as the freeze-plug units, but MUCH easier to install. In Minnesota, I wouldn't even consider one. Up here in the temperate rain forest, however, these are a viable alternative. FWIW they want $42 for the same heater at Baxter Auto Parts. How much is ************** asking? DieselGiant??
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
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11-18-2010, 11:58 PM
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I've had both. They both work, but the lower radiator type don't heat the block as much.
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11-19-2010, 12:06 AM
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My garage is somewhat heated. But I am sure temps will still get pretty dang low. So I am thinking of doing what others have. Well, after my oil leaks are fixed. I plan to put a high-wattage lamp under the car. I will leave it plugged in and on a switch. Then just pull up and over the light, get out and flip the wall switch. With a thermostat in conjunction there is some safety in over-heating things.
Great solution and no need to have a dirty cord to find and plug in. Of course this only works for garaged cars.
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11-19-2010, 12:41 AM
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I had Diesel Giant's heater in my '85 300D. It worked well although I never had the opportunity to use it in really cold weather. For the California version of the W123 300D it's almost a must -- the trap catalyst makes getting to the plug in the block almost impossible. I did notice that lower radiator hose heaters tend to draw more current than in-block heaters. You might keep that in mind when "budgeting" for extension cords and timers.
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