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Old 11-19-2008, 11:12 AM
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Default Dealership shop rate to install a block heater?
Anyone know what the Audi dealership would charge to install a block heater on my '88 90q? Old I5 engine.

Zerostart PN# 3100035

Is it even worth the trouble of asking, or should I just pick up the block heater at Cdn Tire and install it myself?
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Old 11-19-2008, 11:20 AM
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I've been using CT oil pan heaters for the last few yrs to avoid cracking into the old blocks
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Old 11-19-2008, 11:46 AM
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Default Their rates were $102+/hr six yrs ago when I used a dealer last.
I am sure they dropped their prices since... lol
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Default use anyone except Audi to do this...
it does not require much Audi knowledge to install and the price will be much more reasonable.

Audi $200 +/-

Others $100 +/- including block heater.
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You think it's risky to be popping out the frost plugs on the old I5's?
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Simple job, DIY.
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Default Thats the answer I needed. Thanks. ;)
Was feeling lazy this afternoon. Going to have the car on the hoist this weekend when I go home to my father's house.
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Default Yep. None of my fleet has leaking engines, but if I were to start messing w/ something...
I mean you could use a bunch of sealant to make sure the heater wouldn't leak, but I'm just a little cautious about it still.
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