[reckless]

so I am looking to install a block heater into my 05 SE frontier, and nissan dealer tells me they are no longer made. any ideas on where I can find one? im currently using a magnetic one but putting it on and off is a pain in snow filled lot.

 

[Zedbra]

Your dealer was telling ya BS. They are available only through Canadian Nissan dealers. They won't show up as available in the USA. There are two part numbers you need: part number for the heater is 110016P700 p/n for the cord is 24076EC300. I called for a US friend that has and Xterra, I was quoted $59.94 for the heater and $60.01 for the cord. Hope that helps.

here's a write-up on the install:

here was a bit of a write- up about the install:

The location is on the passenger side of the block, in the front 1/4 of the engine. Typically the factory will install a frost plug of thin sheet metal designed to rupture in the event your coolant freezes to prevent the block from cracking. In our (Canadian spec truck) case this frost plug is removed and the block heater element inserted and has a 3 prong power cord snaked to the front of the vehicle with a male end to be attached to an extension cord.

The shop time to replace a block heater is 0.5 hours. To install a new one should be a simple matter of removing the frost plug and screwing the element in place (in North American built vehicles it is typically held in place with a wing nut on the back). However since mine came with one I can't be sure on the new install procedure.

 

[reckless]

I had a feeling that was the case but gave them the shot first as I just moved to the area. thanks for the help.

 

[Zedbra]

it would be good if the dealer would at least tell you they can't order it, rather than 'its not available'. i get that with my VW as well - some things are only in Europe.

The prices I quoted ya are in CDN $$. If you need help ordering them, I can help.

Where ya located?

 

[reckless]

im in SD going to look into the part #'s now.

 

[thefullfronty]

no longer made? They are a mandatory factory item now in Canada I believe they are even made in the states. If you want a different option, you could look into an aftermarket inline heater that goes on your lower rad hose. Easy install, just cut out a portion of hose and clamp in the heater. That's what my Mitsubishi 2.0t has, and believe me, that sucker heats better than any block mounted heater I've ever witnessed.

 

[08nismo4x4]

no longer made? They are a mandatory factory item now in Canada I believe they are even made in the states. If you want a different option, you could look into an aftermarket inline heater that goes on your lower rad hose. Easy install, just cut out a portion of hose and clamp in the heater. That's what my Mitsubishi 2.0t has, and believe me, that sucker heats better than any block mounted heater I've ever witnessed.

Where did you get it at?...i have a few caterpillar machines i cant get blockheaters for and that would be the ticket

 

[thefullfronty]

Check out this link for the heaters of any kind you want.
http://www.zerostart.com/UserFiles/File/2009_Zerostart_Application_Guide_and_Product_catalog.pdf

hope my cut/paste worked !!!
pg.84 for the lower rad hose heaters btw.

 

[reckless]

if im reading that link right there is none for the 4.0L engine on the bottom of page20 strike that didnt see you said page 84

 

[Zedbra]

if im reading that link right there is none for the 4.0L engine on the bottom of page20 strike that didnt see you said page 84

for the in-line coolant heaters you just need to know the hose size. there may be more than one model available that will fit - the Zerostart is what I ended up putting in my Jetta.

And yes, the Zerostart heaters will do a much better job of higher heat, but the OEM one is enough. I posted the other day some results that I measured on my truck - OEM block heater gave me 60f when it was 14f out. The 1000w Zerostart in the Jetta was 170f.