Kelly,
Peugeot block heaters with the removable cord only tend to last a
year before the contacts burn up. I recommend a lower hose heater,
thermostatic if you leave it on longer than two hours. 1.25" is much
easier to install than 1.5".
As I can't be trusted to always unplug the cord before backing out of
the garage, I use an electric popcorn popper base on the floor under
the oil pan on a timer that turns it on and off automatically. I
cover the hood with 6" fiberglass insulation bats as soon as I drive
in. It works great in the garage; probably not so well where it
would be windy. A battery heater can be a great help where it's
really cold too.
Brian Holm Parts for Peugeots
At 08:11 PM 12/1/2005, kpug505 wrote:
>Just wondering what my best option is for a block heater. My car is an
>84 505s with the xd2. I am not very enthused about pulling a freeze
>plug and installing a heater there so other suggestions and
>brands/sources would be appreciated. If I get one for the lower
>radiator hose what size do I need? Are the oil dipsticks ones any good?
>It is getting pretty cold around here and my lil pug doesn't like it at
>all. Thanks, Kelly
>
Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots
at Peugeot Holm, since 1969
2120 Maple Hill
Plainfield, VT, 05667
802-454-7132, fax -1310
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