Block Heater
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Toms River New Jersey
Block Heater
I ordered the block heater package Part#: 12371540 from Gmpartsdirect.com
does anyone have any experience installing these, as much as i know it goes in where your freeze out plug is, i believe, correct me if i'm wrong, and if so does anyone know the proper installation of a block heater in a '98 C5?
thanks
-Brian.
does anyone have any experience installing these, as much as i know it goes in where your freeze out plug is, i believe, correct me if i'm wrong, and if so does anyone know the proper installation of a block heater in a '98 C5?
thanks
-Brian.
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Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
In my 2001 Service Manual it looks like there is a "port" in the block for the heater. It most likely has a "plug" in it right now (probably looks like a large bolt screwed into the block). It appears to be just forward of the engine mount. According to the manual if you remove the Left Front wheel you can get to the plug.
Basically the steps are:
Drain cooling system
Remove existing plug
Clean opening in the block to remove any sealant or paint.
Remove cord from heater so you are installing only the heater plug.
Apply a bead of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (or equivalent) to the heater sealing washer
Insert the heater
Tighten to 30 lb ft (40 N m)
Install the cord to the heater
Install wheel (if removed)
Fill cooling system
Pop a beer and relax .... (that's my instruction .. it ain't in the manual)
Basically the steps are:
Drain cooling system
Remove existing plug
Clean opening in the block to remove any sealant or paint.
Remove cord from heater so you are installing only the heater plug.
Apply a bead of sealant GM P/N 12346004 (or equivalent) to the heater sealing washer
Insert the heater
Tighten to 30 lb ft (40 N m)
Install the cord to the heater
Install wheel (if removed)
Fill cooling system
Pop a beer and relax .... (that's my instruction .. it ain't in the manual)
