Block Heater for 2007 4Runner

[mjlmjl]

Hi,

I have a 2007 4Runner, 4 litre, V6 and want to install the block heater myself (I've done minor engine/tune-up work before - so I don't expect it to be too difficult).

I went to the local dealer and bought the part (P/N: PU140-00900) - about $85. This is a Canadian part number - I live in Ottawa, ON.

The parts guy said that the hole is already built into the engine and that I don;t have to manually "punch-out" any holes (and have the coolant drain out all over the place). He told me that it fits nicely in a compartment and heats up the enclosure (ie. the air) and does NOT come in "direct" contact with the coolant. It's supposed to heat the coolant through a metal surface area/enclosure - and so it's not in "direct contact" with it.

Can anyone comment on this info above? Because I've called a 2nd dealer and it seems that another Part Number C0140-00889 is needed for my SUV!!

And my second question - if the part number I have is correct (ie. PU140-00900) - where is the location of the hole/compartment that I need to install it?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

mjlmjl

 

[mjlmjl]

Hi,

I have a 2007 4Runner, 4 litre, V6 and want to install the block heater myself (I've done minor engine/tune-up work before - so I don't expect it to be too difficult).

I went to the local dealer and bought the part (P/N: PU140-00900) - about $85. This is a Canadian part number - I live in Ottawa, ON.

The parts guy said that the hole is already built into the engine and that I don;t have to manually "punch-out" any holes (and have the coolant drain out all over the place). He told me that it fits nicely in a compartment and heats up the enclosure (ie. the air) and does NOT come in "direct" contact with the coolant. It's supposed to heat the coolant through a metal surface area/enclosure - and so it's not in "direct contact" with it.

Can anyone comment on this info above? Because I've called a 2nd dealer and it seems that another Part Number C0140-00889 is needed for my SUV!!

And my second question - if the part number I have is correct (ie. PU140-00900) - where is the location of the hole/compartment that I need to install it?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

mjlmjl

 

[mjlmjl]

Hi,

I saw a few post on block heaters but none that addresses my question (s).

I have a 2007 4Runner, 4litre, V6 and want to install the block heater myself (I've done minor engine/tune-up work before - so I don't expect it to be too difficult).

I went to the local dealer and bought the part (P/N: PU140-00900) - about $85. This is a Canadian part number - I live in Ottawa, ON.

The parts guy said that the hole is already built into the engine and that I don;t have to manually "punch-out" any holes (and have the coolant drain out all over the place). He told me that it fits nicely in a compartment and heats up the enclosure (ie. the air) and does NOT come in "direct" contact with the coolant. It's supposed to heat the coolant through a metal surface area/enclosure - and so it's not in "direct contact" with it.

Can anyone comment on this info above? Because I've called a 2nd dealer and it seems that another Part Number C0140-00889 is needed for my SUV!!

And my second question - if the part number I have is correct (ie. PU140-00900) - where is the location of the hole/compartment that I need to install it?

Thanks for any help you can provide.

mjlmjl

 

[jharris2]

Multiple threads merged

Please see Rule 8.

 

[mjlmjl]

Re: Multiple threads merged

Please see Rule 8.

Hi John,

Thanks for the heads-up on Rule 8. Sorry.

Can you delete my thread (ie. this one) because I will put everything I found out on another existing thread.

People have replied to me already in this other thread and I want to add my solution there.

Sorry again for this confusion.

mjlmjl

 

[jharris2]

Re: Re: Multiple threads merged

Hi John,

Thanks for the heads-up on Rule 8. Sorry.

Can you delete my thread (ie. this one) because I will put everything I found out on another existing thread.

People have replied to me already in this other thread and I want to add my solution there.

Sorry again for this confusion.

mjlmjl

Better yet, post again here with a link to the other thread, then we can close this one. That way, members can find the other thread.

 

[jharris2]

Here is the thread where mjlmjl posted a series of photos of his installation.

This thread closed to keep the discussion in the thread referenced above.

Thanks, mjlmjl for the detail you provided!