Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Replacing block heater

[Mentzer]

Has anyone replace a block heater on a 2002 Ram 2500 Cummins? Easy task? Do I need to drain the coolant?

 

[Mishkaya]

It was a straightforward task when I did mine. No need to drain the coolant, although you will lose a little during replacement. I don't think it took more than fifteen minutes tops to do the swap.

 

[Bill Stockard]

Has anyone replace a block heater on a 2002 Ram 2500 Cummins? Easy task? Do I need to drain the coolant?

See the latest TDR Magazine, Issue 71, page 34, if your copy has arrived in the mail.



Bill

 

[Hammer]

Are you sure its a block heater failure and not just a issue with the cord?. you may want to try and change that first before you go to the expense and the trouble of the block heater change.

 

[Wyomingcowboy]

My block heater isn't working now after working flawlessly for years. The heater itself ohms at about 19-20 and te cord at about 1-2. According to my multimeter everything is ok but it's just not working. I am getting power to the outlet, also. Any ideas?