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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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I just purchased a 2001 Z06 yesterday and it was Canadian built, it has a, Engine Block Heater that you would plug into a 110 outlet to heat the side of the block. Well I live in Texas and don't think I will be needing that. Does anyone know how to remove them or is it not worth bothering with? Thanks.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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If it is truely a block heater, it would not be worth it to me. Just hide the cord.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by davis31b
I just purchased a 2001 Z06 yesterday and it was Canadian built, it has a, Engine Block Heater that you would plug into a 110 outlet to heat the side of the block. Well I live in Texas and don't think I will be needing that. Does anyone know how to remove them or is it not worth bothering with? Thanks.
Not worth bothering! Especially if it's in a freeze plug area.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Watch them close they do end up leaking after awhile.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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I've had a lot diesel engines over the years with heaters, and never had a problem with them.
Just tie up the cord and attach it to something near by.
A block heater and a vette don't make sense to me, but if it's there I'd just leave it alone.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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Leave it in....you never know. The next ice age is just around the corner... Indy
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Leave it in....you never know. The next ice age is just around the corner... Indy
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Originally Posted by steve8
I've had a lot diesel engines over the years with heaters, and never had a problem with them.
Just tie up the cord and attach it to something near by.
A block heater and a vette don't make sense to me, but if it's there I'd just leave it alone.
, but it does make sense when its parked in a non-heated garage in the Canadian north.
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I've had a number of cars with factory installed block heaters. Never had a problem and they sure came in nice if they ever sat outside in below zero weather. Who knows-----the next owner may find it nice.
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