Engine Block Heater Install - Did I do it right?

[ctmurray]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tdmalek @ Jul 9 2007, 11:31 PM) [snapback]475979[/snapback]</div>

So, how would you rate the difficulty of the installation from underneath? Ive got big arms and it looks pretty tight in there. BTW, nice pics - the first pic should help me find the slot should I attempt this.
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What would a dealer charge for part + install? My time and knuckle skin has some value and I wonder if it is worthwhile to "outsource" this operation.

[tdmalek]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cam @ Jul 14 2007, 02:51 PM) [snapback]478704[/snapback]</div>

What would a dealer charge for part + install? My time and knuckle skin has some value and I wonder if it is worthwhile to "outsource" this operation.
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I havent priced a dealer since I will either do it myself or have Wayne sacrifice his skin. If you do call a dealer for an estimate and the price for the heater is much more than $50, buy it from www.metrotpn.com and then have the dealer install it. This is where I will buy mine.

[FireEngineer]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cam @ Jul 14 2007, 01:51 PM) [snapback]478704[/snapback]</div>

What would a dealer charge for part + install? My time and knuckle skin has some value and I wonder if it is worthwhile to "outsource" this operation.
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In the Chicago/Milwaukee area the block heater is selling for anywhere from $49-$60 and installation is quoted at about 1-2 hours labor based on T&M since the install is unfamiliar to the dealers. So around here we see $200-$250. Your skin will grow back.

Wayne

[PHanna]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Green Hokie @ Jul 10 2007, 01:08 PM) [snapback]476204[/snapback]</div>

tdmalek, if you don't mind getting a little grease on your fingers (& possibly a few scratches, as Wayne mentioned), I'd say it's a fairly easy install from below the engine. My arms aren't terribly big. Therefore, it was quite easy for me to find the opening for the EBH on the engine block (by feel) and insert the heating tube. No cuts or scratches.

If you want to attempt the install yourself and can wait a little longer, I plan on taking a bunch of photos and putting together a EBH installation procedure this weekend... as my way of giving back to this forum & its members, who have been extremely helpful to me. I'll probably post a new EBH installation thread after this weekend, if you are interested.
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I bought a heater recently. I have not installed it, but am ready. What is and where did you buy the material you wrapped the cord with? What keeps the plug end of the cord, in the grille, from rattling around?
Thanks for the photos.

[FireEngineer]

The material to wrap the cord is 1/2" diameter wire loom, available from any auto parts store or home center store. I the grill if you push the plug in a little between the slats it will stay by friction fit quite well.

Wayne

[NYPrius1]

Went to my Toyota Dealer with the EBH in hand. Asked to have it installed.
First they recommended that I not install one.
Than they said they have never installed one.
Than they said leave the car overnight and they will install it.
Should I be worried??
They charge 90.00 per hour labor.
Thanks for any help!!

[oly_57mpg]

Originally Posted by ohiomale

Went to my Toyota Dealer with the EBH in hand. Asked to have it installed.
First they recommended that I not install one.

Humm... Not sounding like a good dealer.

Originally Posted by ohiomale

Than they said they have never installed one.

OK, time to find another dealer as these guys don't seem willing to do the SIMPLE installation that is covered here on many threads.

Originally Posted by ohiomale

Than they said leave the car overnight and they will install it.
Should I be worried??
They charge 90.00 per hour labor.
Thanks for any help!!

You shouldn't be worried since you should go to another dealer.

See if you can find someone from here that lives near you that would be willing to help you. If you lived closer to the west coast, I'd offer to help.