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Chicagoland engine block heater install event

Discussion in 'Local Prius Club Main Forum' started by FireEngineer, Sep 17, 2009.

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  1. FireEngineer

    FireEngineer Active Member

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    It was a great meet and everyone left a bit warmer, at least their cars did since the temps were a bit nippy. Final tally was 2 Gen I, 3 Gen II and 6 Gen III. And thanks to our very gracious host Alex for the use of his house and delicious grilled goodies.

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    They were coming all the time.

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    Three Generations.

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    You can get good MPG's in the cold on the highway.

    Wayne
     
    #21 FireEngineer, Oct 11, 2009
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    A grand time was had by all. thanks to Alex for the use of his house and a huge thanks to Wayne our beloved Prius pal.

     
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  3. A Prime Factor

    A Prime Factor Formerly "I want my PHEV"

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    I didn't go, since I made another long trip this week. Instead, I let Wayne come here and practice on my car last weekend :D. Thank you so much, Wayne!

    Due to the travel, I haven't had a chance to use it much yet.
     
    #23 A Prime Factor, Oct 11, 2009
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    I, too, want to extend my sincere thanks to Alex and Wayne! I not only was fortunate enough to have a true expert install my block heater (Wayne of course), but also had the chance to meet some great people and enjoy some fantastic food (thanks Alex). It made my trip from Michigan worthwhile. By the way, the directions were a big help as well. If you ever get a chance to attend an event like this, don't pass it up!

    Dan
     
    #24 drmalone, Oct 11, 2009
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    Wayne came here to OKC and made a stop on his long trip around the country and was kind enough to install a EBH in my 2007.

    Now Wayne if you happen to come back this way, I have one for my 2010, or if you get some where close I will meet you.

    Jim
     
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  6. hobbit

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    *Six* third-gens?? Wow. Have you found any good shortcuts since
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  7. FireEngineer

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    I found some new places to bleed from!!

    All of them are bottom heater installs as I don't like to take apart anything that doesn't have to be. I learned that only one ramp on the passengers side is necessary, though not the most comfortable if you've recently eaten.

    And that one wire retention piece still gives me fits, but now I know why. It seems that the two wire looms that are in front of the block heater hole are a little different on each car. Some are put together exactly vertical, some are offset from vertical a bit, some are even horizontal as I found in Madison at Hybridfest. If they are not perfectly vertical, when the block heater cord head is plugged in, the looms rests against the plug head. Makes for a secure cord fitting but it also shifts the retainer a bit when trying to rebolt it to the transaxle. That makes it hard to line up the retainer hole with it's companion retention hole on the transaxle assembly while sticking your hand through all those nice big orange cables. If not for this obsticle, I believe the Gen III might be easier than a Gen II with practice. Suffice it to say, I left a lot of DNA on some Gen III's.

    Wayne
     
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    I could smell some flesh and blood burning off my engine on the way home;)

    A big thanks to Wayne for the install. It was nice meeting and chatting with all.
     
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  9. a priori

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    Sounds like it was another great event. Sorry I missed it, though the rest of you should be happy I stayed away -- I was sick enough to go BACK to see a doctor on Friday, and Saturday was no improvement.

    I'm still hoping to entice Wayne back to our house for an install on my 2010. Now that he's learned on 10 other folks' cars, perhaps he has no more DNA to donate to my 1.8?

    It is SO HARD to get Wayne interested in doing something like this. I remember there was something really important I had to say . . . some special phrase . . . like magic words . . .

    Please?
     
    #29 a priori, Oct 12, 2009
  10. nhougham6562

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    I'm sorry to have missed this. I just got my Prius this summer and am really interested in the engine block heater. I don't suppose anyone else is going to do this before winter?
     
    #30 nhougham6562, Oct 23, 2009
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    Where do you live.
     
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  12. FireEngineer

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    Same question here, where do you live? Within a large radius of Chicago I'll come install one if you have one.

    Wayne
     
    #32 FireEngineer, Oct 25, 2009
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    Yeah I'm in the same situation. I missed the block heater event, and would love to install on before winter. I have the part in hand, and live in the joliet, IL area.

    thanks,
     
    #33 bluesrt1980, Oct 25, 2009
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    If ya'll ever plan on coming to the Raleigh area, let me know :)
     
    #34 Ophbalance, Oct 26, 2009
  15. nhougham6562

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    I live in Sandwich, IL. It's southwest of Aurora.
     
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    Sorry to be so lame at this, haven't quite got the hang of this thread thing yet. Wayne, I'd love to accept your help but I still need to get the part. I saw your link about getting that. That would be great if you could install for me.

    Will offer dinner with me and my family :)
     
    #36 nhougham6562, Oct 26, 2009
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