Block Heater Install

[jrrodger]

A while back there were some discussions about installing a block heater into a Pajero for cold weather. I did a video on Youtube just for further reference, as I decided it was time for me to do this job.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg5ZmGxdvn4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4-47lnzGLs

This takes a few hours of work to do depending on how comfortable you are working under the hood. For me it took the better part of a day/evening.

I also did a few other jobs at the same time, (changing fuel filter and partially flushing out the cooling system)

JR

[mararmeisto]

Good post. Lots of people have asked over the years where/how to change/install one of these frost plugs, and the first part of the video is most telling: it's difficult because of where it's located.

But doable nonetheless.

[Artie Fufkin]

Good video's, thanks for posting.

Its difficult but it wasn't that bad.

I'd imagine it would be more of a PITA to remove the alternator (on a 2.5L-4d56t) given where its located. For the life of me can't understand why they locate some of the things where they do on this vehicle.

AF

[jrrodger]

As an update Toronto got a -22 morning. Rig would not crank.. Plugged it in and start with 2 turns (45 minutes plugin)....

To comment on the alternator bit:

From experience, I found that the alternator has 1/2 the work done from below unfortunately. As the hinge bolt is easier to see down there. The other work is done from above. This applies especially for changing the belts as well. If you are an tech that does this job frequently you likely will memorize the bolt locations and could do everything from above.

Not the best install location but not the worst I have ever seen. Plus an alternator does not fail too often like certain domestic models unless you really tax it with high loads like huge stereo equipment.

[nxski]

From experience, I found that the alternator has 1/2 the work done from below unfortunately. As the hinge bolt is easier to see down there. The other work is done from above. This applies especially for changing the belts as well. If you are an tech that does this job frequently you likely will memorize the bolt locations and could do everything from above.

Not the best install location but not the worst I have ever seen. Plus an alternator does not fail too often like certain domestic models unless you really tax it with high loads like huge stereo equipment.

I did mine entirely from underneath, I didn't even remove the cover below the drivers seat.

[FalcoColumbarius]

From experience, I found that the alternator has 1/2 the work done from below unfortunately. As the hinge bolt is easier to see down there. The other work is done from above. This applies especially for changing the belts as well. If you are an tech that does this job frequently you likely will memorize the bolt locations and could do everything from above.

Not the best install location but not the worst I have ever seen. Plus an alternator does not fail too often like certain domestic models unless you really tax it with high loads like huge stereo equipment.

I did mine entirely from underneath, I didn't even remove the cover below the drivers seat.

Yeah... but you're driving a Starwagon. No deck to remove on a Paj... smiles.

Falco.

[nxski]

Whoops, I just saw the post about 4d56t and assumed.