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I have an old magnetic oil pan heater - and a skid plate.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by highriserkaiser, Oct 14, 2017.

  1. Oct 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    highriserkaiser

    highriserkaiser [OP] Estoy Grifo

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    2007 TRD. I doubt the thing will radiate enough if I stick it right to the skid plate on harsh nights, which January offers plenty of where I live, but will it?

    I've seen the heater mod with that adhesive pad, but I also got through some harsh winters with an 99 4Runner and no heater at all about 10 years ago.

    What are block heaters running these days, installed?
     
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    I bought mine with a block heater already installed. I've never followed the cord to see where it goes, but from what I've read, on the 4.0, it's just a matter of screwing out a plug and screwing in the block heater.
     
  3. Oct 14, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    highriserkaiser [OP] Estoy Grifo

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    I'm totally open to DIY. Maybe I'll do some internet digging but I have limited tools at the moment. It's not unheard of to see a week not get above 10 degrees F where I am. Has it made a big difference where you are, compared to other vehicles? The cheap little magnet one I had seemed to work really well for my old Impreza.
     
  4. Oct 14, 2017 at 10:44 AM
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    I bought my truck last spring, so i've never plugged it in. Where I live, it rarely gets cold enough to need it.
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    My 2015 has a bracket on the engine that blocks putting in a block heater. Looks like an expensive fix to add it. I might try a magnetic one this winter! Cheers
     
  6. Oct 14, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    I'd rather not think of all the $ spent :(
    I'm not certain on yours, I would suggest looking at the stock option. I installed mine in less than 5 minutes. $140 from dealer and it slid right in a hole on the back of the block. It took longer to run the wire to the grill. Up here we also run pan heaters on our tranny and oil pans. Just small pads that glue onto the pan. Most use the same thing for the battery or use a blanket or trickle charger.

    The stock blocker heater was the easiest part of it all.
     
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    I'd rather not think of all the $ spent :(
    I did some quick checking; per the interweb, yours has the cartridge style too. Back of the block near the brake booster. Looks to run about $70 at some places. Hope that helps.
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2017 at 9:18 PM
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    I don't know about our Tacos but I put a block heater in my old T-100 years ago. You had to drain the coolant, pop out a freeze plug and install the block heater in it's place. It was a pain in the butt but was worth it's weight in gold if you can't park inside. I only plugged it in when it got below 20 F at night but it made a big difference in it's ability to spin over on a cold morning.
     
  9. Oct 15, 2017 at 8:38 PM
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    I agree the stock option would be best, but in the 2015 models there is a bracket that blocks the heater from sliding in. I can see where the stock heater goes, but that bracket!!! Thanks for the replys. I will look again and see if I can make it work. TW rocks!!! Cheers
     
  10. Oct 15, 2017 at 8:41 PM
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    I'd rather not think of all the $ spent :(
    The instructions for mine said a bracket was in the way too, but I didn't have an issue. I really spent more time second guessing myself because it was so simple. The dealer wanted a couple hours to install. I did spend more time double checking and running the plug wire than anything else.

    Swing by, we'll check it ;)
     
  11. Oct 15, 2017 at 8:43 PM
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    Haha. I will take another look. Thanks!
     
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    i run the slot in stock block heater, wolverine oil pan heater and wolverine battery blanket. Have only turned them on maybe a hand full of times when i was making my way through alaska
     
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    I'd rather not think of all the $ spent :(
    When you coming back? I need a bedslide and bumpers!
     
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    I guess you can't drop your skid plate and put the heater on the pan and then put the skid plate back on? Skid plate welded on or heater too big?

    The OEM block heater part number used to be 00213-00889. It has either changed or been discontinued in the US.

    It was a simple cartridge style that fit in the specific space in the back of the 4.0 engines, but worked just fine for the area barely north of Anchorage. Really didn't need it, but it did help melt the snow off the hood. It was less than <$50 10 years ago.
     
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    Bringing this old thread back to life. I bought my 2009 TRD OR brand new in 2008 and had the dealer put the heater in.

    (RANT ALERT!!: I still have the paperwork for that and they actually charged me a couple hours labor AND coolant! You don't need to drain the coolant because this cartridge simply slides into the hole on the left-rear part of the block that is designed for it!)

    Anyway, I tested the cord that came with it and it isn't registering any resistance so I believe the cord is bad, or maybe both the cord and element. I ordered a new one ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IHLY3I?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details), but even though Amazon and KAT'S state the 11813 part # is correct, it is NOT the correct item after attempting to install it just about an hour ago. That part is for the 3rd Gen's. The difference between the two is that the KAT'S KH11813 is a complete cylinder while the OEM part has a flat edge cut into the length of the cylinder.

    For my 2009 TRD OR 4.0L, made in Canada and bought in UT, the correct part # is: C0140-00889
    Toyota Canada part number: PU140-00902
    Toyota U.S.A. part number: 00113-00213-00902
    (previous part #:00213-00889 or 00213-00885 or 00213-00900)

    So what this boils down to for me, now, is I have to return my Amazon order of the 11813 and then go into town tomorrow to see if Napa carries a replacement for my OEM heater. They DO have the cord, which I may try and see if that lights up my old element plug. We shall see...
     

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