block heater

[analbumcover]

Anyone using one? Know where one can be found?

Seems like there's is one that fits behind the exhaust manifold but there's no real clear guide.

Thanks

[jambisgone696]

yeap there's one model for 2.3L turbo...I installed one on my speed6. I'll update my post with part number and price when I'll be back at work!
If you want, I could check if I have the oem installation guide or I could write a "How to"
...let me know!
part# 0000-88-23TB-CA 55.95$ (CAN std price)

[analbumcover]

a how-to would be awesome!

thanks for the part number, now i just need to track it down.

[jambisgone696]

No time till next wednesday (20 nov.) for dismentle and pictures...sorry!
But I'll put it all together and come back with the How-to. Because of the lack of space between the engine/turbo, tools are very important...

[jambisgone696]

Don't have a lot of pictures (not enought time to dismentle all the parts) but I hope it will help...Let me know if you have some questions!
-Drain the coolant (3-4L)

-Remove: -battery/rack
-air cleaner box/hoses/pipe (everything up to the turbo)
-move wiring harnes next to intake pipe for more room
-EGR valve
-You have to remove the first exhaust manifold stud. Loose the nut than the stud

I use a snap-on E7 key for the stud.

Now you have enought room to unscrew the plug with a 14mm allen-key and ratchet wrench


you can put the block-heater in the plug hole with 15/16 head-wrench and 3/8 ratchet

I use Tye-rap for the block-heater wire(already have heat wraping) to secure from manifold/turbo heat. Put everything in place. Be carefull to not over-tork the stud, EGR valve with new gasket...fill with new coolant

[analbumcover]

awesome! thanks!

[kritz]

How To: Wolverine Oil Pan Heater

[jambisgone696]

the weather is not cold enough so I won't try it till 1-2 weeks. I'll leave some data (outside/coolant temp.) as soon as I try the blockheater.

[SlghtlyMeltdSkttle]

thank you jamb for taking time to do this write up

[DAYTEK]

First off, sorry for reviving an old thread... just saved a speed6 from its previous owners and I just realized that it needs a block heater, it will definitely not survive a winter where I live.

Really I'm just curious if there are any new tips/tricks that anybody has for this install since my dealer plans to charge me $500 in labour to install it... that and any torque specs you guys have would be more than handy! Or maybe an official install guide? I like to have many views of the installs I do

Thanks and sorry for the revival again... not exactly much information on this topic that I could find

[AwAfrican]

Moving out to area where temps hit -50, time for a block heater called mazda and 0000-88-23TB-CA is discontinued, cant seem to find one online. Any one have any ideas?

[DAYTEK]

Originally Posted by AwAfrican Moving out to area where temps hit -50, time for a block heater called mazda and 0000-88-23TB-CA is discontinued, cant seem to find one online. Any one have any ideas?

This summer I actually installed one on my ms6, I went to the dealer and they gave me a plug that's used for the regular 2.3L since it's a similar block. The parts guy had to do some parts cross referencing. It installed nicely, was a pita though with where the frost plug is... Haven't used it yet, but it's not leaking from there either hahaha

[Jeff23spl]

i was going to look for an universal in hose heater for mine. I would install it on the bottom hose as close as possible to the bloc.
Opening a frost plug is some kind of a pita and recipe for leaks but it get better heating results....
I just endedup replacing the fuse of my remote car starter...

[AwAfrican]

Got one ordered, managed to find it at a dealership that had one on the parts shelf. Comes with sealant on the plug, just screw the block heater in the same depth as the frost plug + quarter turn and should be fine.