[Re: which type of engine/block heater?]

[losinit@usa.net (Cathy Boyko)]

"L F" <rocco16v@netzero.net> wrote:
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Would think one of the two that heats the block directly, since the goal =
is to
keep the oil warm/thin so it will crank over easier.

Larry

I've got a pan heater on the TDI, and it works fine, but I think the type=
 that
heats the coolant is likely better. We have the 87 Jetta plugged in at th=
e
moment (please don't ask why) and the block is warm to the touch, it has =
the
coolant type.
Warm oil makes a huge difference, the engine sounds so unhappy till the "=
tar"
thins out.
Cathy


  ----- Original Message ----- =

  From: Robbie Cotner =

  To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org =

  Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 11:25 AM
  Subject: which type of engine/block heater?


  Hey all, I plan on getting a heater for my 8v this winter.  So far I've=
 seen
three types:  the oil pan heater, the engine block heater(the kind that g=
oes
into the block through a freeze plug hole), and a coil-like thing that yo=
u
install in your lower radiator hose.  Any opinions on which of these is b=
est,
and for what reasons?  How much of a bitch is it to install the block-hea=
ter
type?  Thanks in advance-

  Rob





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