2008 Block Heater.

[chaser841]

Can someone tell me the GM part numbers to order the block heater and cord for a 2008 5.3. I called the dealership and they said the heater was around $42 and the cord was like $160. I was hoping I could find them online cheaper then what the dealer has. Or does anyone know of any aftermarket ones that work well.

[Outbacker]

I called the dealership and they said the heater was around $42 and the cord was like $160.

 

That has to be the most expensive 10 inch cord I will ever seen. Someone must pullin' your pisser for prices like that, although I believe the cord does have a thermostat built into it, but I still cannot justify that price. I am sure one of the "in" will chime in and verify this.

[Raymond Lowe]

Phillips Zerostart-Temro

 

2005-2008 V8 - 4.8, 5.3, 6.0, 6.2, 8.1L (Gen 3 & 4) Heater kit p/n 3100109 repl cord p/n 3600082

 

http://www.phillipsandtemro.com/customer_s...rt/catalogs.asp

 

Plenty of parts chains carry this line.

[08ZChevy]

One reason for the insane dealer price might be due to the fact that the factory cords have a built in t-stat (as Outbacker mentioned above) that only allows the heater to operate at -18c or colder. I would look for an aftermarket heater for this reason alone.

 

Hope this helps and Merry Christmas!

[ColoradoSkiCountry]

Dang those things use 1500 Watts!?!?!? OUCH!