1991 2.4td preheating

[ridgerunner]

I need some information on what type of unit I should be installing to serve as a block heater. Two attempts to install a "frost plug" block heater have met with failure as there is a cylinder wall behind, and it will not fit. Any suggestions or alternate methods of preheating the engine for the -22 F temperatures we get here in Alberta would be appreciated! Help needed fast!

[NiftyNev]

There's been some recent discussion here about block heaters.

http://toyotadiesel.com/forums/

Nev

[muller1]

Engine heater.

Kenlow Thermostart, it hooks up to the heater pipework and is great.
There is one used by the fire brigade, ambulances, military and it was made by I think Bradex or similar.
Just cut 2 inches out of lower radiator hose and install, but the first one was better as it also heated the cab as well as it had a small circ pump built in.

Hope this helps
Regards.
Mike