What the proper way to take the block heater out I need to replace it just having trouble getting it out or should I just install one on the heater hose?

 

on the heater there is a screw/bolt. loosen that while prying out on the block heater. once it is out, take some emery cloth and clean the area where the rubber oring sits. clean up the outside of the hole also. stick the new heater in dry and tighten the screw to the proper torque. overtorquing it will break the retaining clamp and it will fall out.

 

Ok i though so just couldn't tell if it was a screw or not thanks for the help

 

I have been having to use mine more often lately. When I use it, she fires up immediately. If not, it takes some cranking. Just changed the controller and I know it is working. Changed the gp's about 1 year ago. Does it sound like I need to change them again to fix the problem?

Thanks,
Sandman

 

Does ANYONE have an answer or insight on this?

 

ive never drove an idi that liked to start in the cold. everyone one of them just cranks and cranks and cranks before it fires with new or old glowplugs. just my experience

 

Even when temps. are in the 60's, it does the same thing.

 

why not test them and see if they are good.

 

What is the best way with out specialty tools?

 

test light. hook the aligator clip to POS battery terminal. unhook the wire to the glowplug and put the pointed side of test light to the glowplug top. if the light lights, the plug should be good.