OK, thanks for the input guys. I can't justify the $$$ for the Webasto unit, so I guess I'll just have to put up with the cold for another month or so.
-Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 12:21 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] glowing in the cold I only ever tried the block heater once on the 300D 2.5t for that reason-couldn't see any difference in heat any sooner so I tucked the cord back onto bumper and have never used again. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 12:05 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] glowing in the cold Max, I can't really tell the difference in how quickly I get heat, its the center of town for me pretty much no matter what. If I lived somewhere seriously cold I'd get a radiator heater to go along with the block heater, another 1000w into the radiator would surely give quicker cabin heat... _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com