Need your engine block heater installed-West of the Mississippi

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I live in the Federal Way, Seattle area and would welcome the chance of someone else installing it for me. I've placed an order the the EBH and hope to receive it soon. Maybe we can get a group together around here and meet somewhere on a certain date to have these installed. Thx

 

San Diego, CA.

(I highly recommend the Chicken Cacciatore.)

If you come this way, I'll try to get some of the Prius Club San Diego to get in on the buy. Then maybe we can have a meeting and you can be a guest speaker. Then we can all do the install together. Maybe call it a "Mod Meeting" and others that have done some mods can show and tell.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(saechaka @ Jul 31 2007, 02:09 PM) [snapback]488181[/snapback]</div>

Let me know when you get yours... I drive through the area often. I can help you. I just hope your not anywhere near Campus Dr and 21st... Uh... I hated that place.

 

<div align="left">Given the price, I am interested. I live in the (south) Bay Area, near San Jose. Given our generally moderate climate, would using the EBH be at all practical? I read how it could improve mileage even in the summer time. Are there any testimonials from those who live in similar climates?

Are there any "howto" threads that would walk me through the installation. So far my Prius and I have survived an XM Radio and EV Button install. I will soon be replacing my horn. I would never call myself "handy" but I get by with the help of expert documentation... and kind friends.

(Edited to add By the way, I assume that this part will fit a 2007 Prius. Or did I miss something?

Thanks in advance for answers to any of my questions.</div>

 

When are you thinking about doing your West Coast swing? Sev MacPete is asking when you'd be out San Diego, CA way re: setting up a PriusClubSD meeting. We'd want to be sure we got our EBHs before you made the trip. Isn't the deadline for ordering August 19th? Not sure how long shipping takes. It would be a shame for you to come out and our heaters are still in the warehouse waiting to be mailed.

 

Please don't schedule a trip to the Bay Area just on my account...I have a crazy schedule commuting between Sacramento and San Jose and don't know if I can break free to meet up (but I would love to try).

That being said...after reading all about the EBH I would love one of your quality installs if the opportunity presented itself. I am car-challenged myself...my skill set is patent law.

 

I would love to buy a block heater but I know I absolutely could never install it. I'm afraid I know as much about cars as stereotypical young women are supposed to know.

I live in Long Beach but I could probably make it to San Diego on any said weekend.

Does installing the block heater in any way disrupt the warranty?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AXavier @ Jul 31 2007, 09:22 PM) [snapback]488488[/snapback]</div>

I am in the SF Bay Area also and could be enticed. One cosmetic question- Does the plug hang out from the front grill or is it set back in some way?

 

<div align="left">Okay, I read enough to feel convinced that the EBH has all-weather practicality, so I ordered an EBH. I suppose I should invest in a timer, too. Is this the sort of thing Home Depot would carry? Any testimonials as to brand and type?

I am also interested in being a subject in the "Wayne's West of the Mississippi EBH Install Tour" but with a caveat: I am now living in interesting times and my schedule could change at a moment's notice. So I guess what I am saying is that I would not want you, Wayne, to come out to my neck of the Silicon Valley unless you had other takers in my vicinity as well. But please keep me in the loop, so to speak, as you organize your tour. It sounds like fun.</div>

 

Well, I was really just kidding about having you come all the way out west, but if you do come, I would be happy to meet you and get some help, with a group if that works best. Camas, WA is about 120 miles south of Federal Way, WA in the first post. Portland OR, is one of our well know suburbs. Portland HSD group meet on Saturday August 18.

 

Hi wayne,

Same offer as Evan, if you are nearby and need to rest over your more than welcomed here.

I can't promise cheese curds, but we do have a lousy Restaurant here, I'm not joking it is bad.

Craig

 

Hey Wayne,

I haven't heard anybody mention Arizona yet. Do you plan on heading down to this place I call hell?

 

Wayne,

I Google Checked-Out this am and hope to see the unit soon. My Denver location is actually Evergreen, CO. Depending on if/how you cross the state we're about 12 miles south of interstate 70; 7 miles north of US-285; and 35 miles west of downtown Denver.

I've also e-mailed my next-door neighbor, who's been out of town, about getting on the bus with this. If he does I'll let you know in case we can create some gravity for our area.

We could easily meet at a Park-n-Ride next to I-70 if that works best. Walkable to your free dinner/lunch at the famous El Rancho!

thanks! Phil

 

Wayne,
Interested in visiting the Arch in St. Louis for some beer and curry? I can always drive to Chicago too.
Thanks in advance