Block Heater

[manhands78]

Hey guys. I live in Canada and i was wondering if the bmw 318ti 95 came with a block heater installed? if not does anything know if it is a big deal to install one?

thanks

[ClubSport]

My '95 didn't, but I'd like to install one. Keep us updated if you find anything.

[chepas]

well, when i was living in North Dakota, was my main goal... to have a block heater. but there is nothing (as far as I now), unless you wanna have your oilpan drilled (that's what a dealer told me) I said fkkk no. i bought a magnet heater but it won't stick to the engine due to is made of alluminum, i tried an oil stick heater but the stick won't bend... so i pretty much gave up. i kept my car in a heated garage at night, that was my best option, and the car didn't suffer those cold starts i was experiencing.
I'm glad ain't up north no more.....

[cali-ti]

maybe you could get this hooked up:

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/interior/e36_aux_heater.html

no idea of cost or anything, but you might be able to ask john firestone (i'm guessing the same one now perusing these boards) about it.

eric