Normal = pressed cap This engine is for the South African market so I guess they decided a block heater is not required even though it can get to -12 deg here in winter Peter
2008/5/31 Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Discovered my block has a normal core plug where the threaded block > > heater > > should go . I guess those engined destined to warmer climates did not > > have > > an option to mount a heater > > What is 'normal'? A pressed-in cap? My engine has three threaded > plugs, only one of which was removed to install the block heater. > As I doubt that they intended to mount more than one, I wonder why > this engine was built without two 'normal' plugs. Could yours have > been a license-built motor, thus explaining the difference? Seems > that the 'normal' plug seen here is a 19mm allen threaded plug. > > If a block heater isn't in the cards, you could always go with > the inline type. They work, too. Just not quite as well, nor > as elegantly. > > -- Jim > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
