joelw23 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 I have a 1991 buick regal....I was told the freeze plug type heater is the best...How do I install it???? Thanks Quote
Robby1870 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Might be better of posting in the general section instead of the sale section. Quote
joelw23 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Report Posted February 6, 2007 sorry....i didn't realize i did that... Quote
JakeMetz63 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Posted February 6, 2007 Take a 100watt lightbulb, screw said lightbulb into a light socket, take said lightsocket and hang it from your engine, and finially plug it in/turn it on. Cheaper and easier than an engine block heater, yet works just as well. Quote
GP1138 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 Hey, I deleted the duplicate thread in the General section, as this is the correct section for this thread. Thanks. Quote
rockfangd Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 does anyone know if there is a block heater available for my 3100 Quote
Marchi1 Posted February 7, 2007 Report Posted February 7, 2007 There used to be a heater that you could splice into your lower radiator hose, was the easiest way to do it. Basically you drain the coolant, cut the hos, place this piece in the splice, add a couple clamps, refill coolant, and walk away. Though I am most in favor of the lightbulb thing as it is easier, unless you live in an apartment like I do. Quote
pwmin Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 the freeze plug type is the best but theyre a pia. i took the one that was in my gp out that someone put in. they like to leak. my gp has never had trouble starting w/ 10w30 oil even when it was 20 below. now, if you have a diesel, then they have some value. Quote
rockfangd Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 i must say i agree. my car starts quite well for the mileage although i do worry a little it starts on even the coldest days Quote
Psych0matt Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 my truck seems to turn over a bit slower and a couple more times than when its warm, but hasnt worried me at all Quote
pwmin Posted February 8, 2007 Report Posted February 8, 2007 pretty much, you drain the coolant, find the most accessable freeze plug, pull it out (not always the easiest thing to do), put some assembly goo on the heater plug, and pop it in. run the cord to somewhere up front, and thats about it (besides filling it back up). where do you live? Quote
pwmin Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 i live in utica NY actually, i was asking joel to see what kinda climate he lived in Quote
FordBoy Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 He lives in Green Bay bout 1 1/2hr drive from my front door and with the artic blast we've been getting i dont blaim him for wanting one i bought mine with a block heater i love it i can go out and just fire it right up. Quote
1990lumina Posted February 12, 2007 Report Posted February 12, 2007 I find when using the block heater the car warms up considerably faster in the morning which is nice especially when you're in a hurry to go... Quote
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