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Originally Posted by Johnhef
I'll agree with this- my 603 was the same. for awhile i'd just rev it up and it would idle fine afterward, but I added in the cord for the block heater and just used that to help it out and it would always run smooth.
It never did have a problem being too cold for it to start.
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The 603 starts much better than my 617 in cold weather. 17 degrees is the coldest I have experienced in my 300TD (617) it was a PITA to get her running!
Where did you find the block heater cord for the 603? my dealer can't find it.
I know it has a metal ring that screws onto the threaded cylinder after the cover is removed (near the block drain valve) and was offered as part of a factory offer to install the block heater (the one that was already installed from the factory!) The coupon is missing from my owner's manual (I doubt they honor them any longer anyhow)
I was planning to drive cross country but not this year, I'd like to have a heater cord when I do travel next winter.