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Originally Posted by hagnecco
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So I removed the Kats heater 11414 and installed a Toyota block heater. The Toyota heater went in effortlessly and without any issues. Highly recommend Toyota part #C0140-02134! I found mine at the local dealer for $49.99. Found others online for $60- $70.
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If you look at the Kats heater, the element is too long and is a b*tch to get in with the element too long and the butterfly bar sticking out to far to make the angle to get in. Too many factors and too few sweet spots!
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Comparatively, the Toyota brand heater was shorter and more compact with the butterfly bar tucked under the heater element. It also came with a small package of grease to help seal the oring. The cord also came with the cover for the plug which Kats didn't. And part of the cord was wrapped to protect itself from heat as you'll need to route the cord near the exhaust manifold.
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Here's the catch, according to the dealer, Toyota never sold a block heater for the 3.4L 5VZ-FE here in the states.. the dealer ordered them from another dealer in Canada because they are only sold in Canada.
I cannot figure out the manufacturer of the heater (as I prefer to order straight from the source). On the heater is casted LR20976. This crosses over to Hotstart heaters, but this number is no where in their catalog. Thru other websites, the Toyota part number is listed as PYR02134 which comes up as Pyroil Canada, but I cannot find a website or any information about them.
If anyone can help figure out the manufacturer and where else to buy, I'm sure others would appreciate this bit of info.
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Someone posted an install guide for a 99 and I see you have a 97, any idea if this would be the same on on 01? Many thanks! This is super helpful btw I was going to get the Kats version.
Also N00b question, how can I save a thread...
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