Skip to main content ↑ ↓
Topic: Block Heater (M11) (Read 587 times) previous topic - next topic

Block Heater (M11)

I replaced my burned out block heater today. Pretty straightforward. I drained out quite a bit of coolant and swapped old part for new part. My old cord was still good but I replaced it too. Got the part from Farm and City Supply. I'm thinking it was around $80 for the element and cord. Barry over at beamalarm.com has good instructions. Block Heater
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: Block Heater (M11)

Reply #1 –
Jor,

You got it, Toyota!  Just make sure you have all the air out by venting the top of the cooling system. Easy to tell when you start up as the temp will go up to the thermostat setting, open and then the temp should stay there or drop down a bit. Good to check level after that.

Block heaters were meant to be shut off before the engine is cranked. Operating in trapped air can burn one out quickly.

Written for general knowledge without pointing fingers so don't take offense. ;D

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Block Heater (M11)

Reply #2 –
Quote
Block heaters were meant to be shut off before the engine is cranked.
There's even a reminder attached to the cord. It says to unplug and wait a few minutes before starting. Never really thought about it. Thanks.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: Block Heater (M11)

Reply #3 –
Perfect timing, I plan to do mine soon.  I was dependent on the aqua hot this winter and must get mine fixed before next winter.  Did you have to replace the gasket on the housing to the engine and if so would you please include the part number for the gasket.

Thanks for the post
Jason
Jason
1999 U320 36'

Re: Block Heater (M11)

Reply #4 –
I did not remove the housing, only the element. It has a crush washer.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320

Re: Block Heater (M11)

Reply #5 –
WOW!!  That is great news, I thought the housing had to be removed on the M11.  Sounds like this might be easier than I thought. 

Thanks
Jason
1999 U320 36'

Re: Block Heater (M11)

Reply #6 –
Jor,

Great post.
The selected media item is not currently available.
My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)
 

Re: Block Heater (M11)

Reply #7 –
Timely post.  I used my aqua hot engine heater this morning for the first time for two hours.  M11 started right up.

Need to test the block heater.  Typical Foretravel.  A backup for almost every system in the coach. 

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4