i have just bought a 1997 E300D and it does not apear to have a block heater, i have had 7 other older diesels all with heaters, does anyone else have experiance with winter starting an e300d, ( i live in nh) ?

 

I live in alaska and almost every diesel that come through our shop has a block heater in it. Not sure what the weather is like there but up here with out a block heater it doesn't start. The MB part number is 606-200-00-96 and comes with the heater and cord. Retail is $68.00