MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

[MentalSideArm]

What do you guys think? Who has which? Pro's/Con's?

[Bucky]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

I run a coolant circulator in my mk4 2L. I heard they're intended for diesels, but put one in anyways. I leave it plugged in as long as i want. It just circulates the coolant and keeps it a few degrees above freezing. The car heats up much faster and car starts without a hitch at -40 or colder. It took about an hour to install so not to bad.

Hope this helps

[Vulcan]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

For the TDI there is no option of a block heater. The coolant heater works well.

[jasonwermy]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

From what the dealer told me they didn't make block heaters for the mk6's either. The parts guy I had talked to told me that it's around $400.00 to install(parts and labor included) for the inline heater.

[J-hop]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

I would say use an inline, just saves the chances of you blowing a block heater out down the road, not that this is a high chance but it has happened to me a couple times. plus it should be a lot easier to install and replace an inline heater.

[Stonewall]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

I run a coolant circulator in my mk4 2L. I heard they're intended for diesels, but put one in anyways.

Are you sure it is a circulating heater? None of the kits I have seen are circulating just normal inline.
I say always go inline. If it is near the oil cooler you get the added boost of a little bit warmer oil.

[Geobmx4life]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

Whether its a TDI or not, I wouldn't do an oil pan heater...chance of burning up your car! I just ordered a frost heater for $155.00, and its super easy to install! $400 to purchase and have it installed is ludicrous for an inline, I was quoted 400 for the oil pan heater from nthland VW!

[Vulcan]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

You can make your own "Frost Heater Kit" for around $75. Crappy Tire et al sells the 1000 watt and 1500 watt heaters (you need the one without the check ball). You can fab up a hose or buy one from an early 80s Ford Mustang (heater host) that is premolded perfectly. I have the part numbers and instructions I pulled off the net if anybody needs them.

[Geobmx4life]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

You can make your own "Frost Heater Kit" for around $75. Crappy Tire et al sells the 1000 watt and 1500 watt heaters (you need the one without the check ball). You can fab up a hose or buy one from an early 80s Ford Mustang (heater host) that is premolded perfectly. I have the part numbers and instructions I pulled off the net if anybody needs them.

Wish this thread woulda started yesterday!!!

[darkmanCANADA]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

Didn't we discuss this last year?

[bonfire]

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Do you guys, with gassers have problems starting in the winter?

[Kordain]

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ive still go that first heater for sale, 1000w version never used! as new just drop me a mail.

[Geobmx4life]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

Didn't we discuss this last year?

Maybe there should be a DIY sticky!

[Vulcan]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

It comes up every year.....

[Geobmx4life]

Re: MKV: Block Heater vs Inline Heater

A DIY section would be a great add to the site...what does everyone think? Maybe we can start a thread on a do it yourself section.
Poll is up!