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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Hello everyone, I have a '99 Blazer that takes forever before it's heater works. Is there a way to warm the engine blockup via 120 volt outlet?
Saw your comments on the flushing the heating coil...after a flushing is it ok if minimal water is in the hoses ?
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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...after a flushing is it ok if minimal water is in the hoses ?
I don't quite follow the question.
 
Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Do you mean after you do the flush...is it ok to have water still in the hoses?

If so then yes it is ok, since the coolant in the system is a 50/50 mix of straight collant and water.
 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 11:18 AM
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Do you mean after you do the flush...is it ok to have water still in the hoses?
Yes thats correct thanks for the answer...
Is there a way to keep the engine block warm in the driveway....(120v ?)
Other than leaving it running....already tried it...lol
 
Old Jan 15, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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You can add an engine block heater that you would plug in.

Here's some info on that: which engine heater? Radiator or plug?
 
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