Engine Block Heater Success
So, I installed the Acura-spec engine block heater on the Integra this weekend. First of all, the coolant drain plug was a BUGGAH getting off -- sheared off two wrench extensions in the process. Then once off, disposal of the flood of coolant was a challenge. BUT...
Installation was a breeze (after bleeding the system)...then when it was all said and done, I started her up this morning and went for a drive. Immediately warm air from the vents, and within 5 minutes, the torque converter locked-up! It normally took 10-minutes+ on a good day. This means closed-loop much, much quicker. I'm looking forward to perhaps better mileage as a result. Long story short, the draw of electricity has to outweigh the fuel saved, and the convenience of a warmed-up transmission. I recommend it for now -- we'll see what develops in the way of economy... RH77 |
How much did the piece of
How much did the piece of junk cost from honda is what I wonder? I think about just grapping some random thing on ebay for a buck and taping it to my engine, :p
I can't even tell when my torque converter locks up, is that when it stops revving too high and will **** into the gear you want it in properly? |
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As for the torque converter, it's that sliding engagement around 45-50 mph (for me) where the transmission drops the RPMs by around 500, and you have a direct link-up to the tranny. At 55mph, before the TC or OD engages, applying gas raises the RPMs by about 1000, lifting the gas results in the same drop. When the TC/OD locks-up, stepping on the gas shifts the converter into lockup mode and the RPMs drop with the input, and there's no slush when you press the gas or lift off of the gas. It's hard to explain -- when you step on the gas, the RPMs don't go up, they generally go down slightly and it goes. RH77 |
Hmm, 40 bucks = a lot. I
Hmm, 40 bucks = a lot. I think I might go for a dipstick one. There's one on ebay now for 10 shipped. :p
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But then again, my friends know me as the half-assed mechanic, so I could've gone that route :-) RH77 |
I'm thinking it might kick
I'm thinking it might kick more *** to retro fit some sort of thinger from a different car. I'm so damn broke it'd be worth it to me.
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don't get the dipstick one -
don't get the dipstick one - it doesn't have the wattage needed to properly heat things. waste of money!
you can generally get aftermarket frost plug elements. they're not too expensive. check with your favourite parts store. money no object, i'd go for the recirculating heater core hose splice. and... congratulations rh77! welcome to the heated block party. |
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https://cgi.ebay.com/BLOCK-HEATER-34mm-FITS-1-5-16-FROST-PLUG-HOLE_W0QQitemZ7937665652QQcategoryZ33613QQssPageNa meZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem That what you're talking about? ^^ |
yup, that's the frost plug
yup, that's the frost plug style. and it's a good power rating too (400w) (in the q&a at the end of the page).
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Okay, now how do I know
Okay, now how do I know which size to get? I see some for 1.5 and some like that for 1 and 5/8th? Where exactly does it plug in and how do I measure the hole?
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