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: Engine Block Heater


Chevy2500HD8.1
10-14-2006, 12:14 PM
Anyone have one, or know where I could get an engine block heater? or even if there is port to put one on the 8.1? Thanks.

DEWFPO
10-14-2006, 07:16 PM
You can get one at GMpartsdirect.com or any other source. I ordered my 05 with one.

DEWFPO

Duromax04
10-15-2006, 02:41 AM
The factory block heaters are actually one of the freeze plugs. They put a heating element down in the block and run it through the freeze plug. So, it would very difficult to put one like that in it. I would go with an aftermarket type, that is easier to deal with.

Chevy2500HD8.1
10-15-2006, 02:51 PM
Where can I get an aftermarket one? I have looked all over and can't seem to find one. I couldn't even find one on GMpartsdirect.com.

Duromax04
10-15-2006, 10:11 PM
There should be some out on the net. If you could find a place that is mostly in the Northern States, they would be more likely to have them, than down south. Do a google search block heaters and see what pops up.

ockgator
10-16-2006, 01:41 AM
Propane torch under oil pan?