I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota with a 4.7L V8. After scouring the Internet, most YouTube videos have told me to find out from the manufacture what side to put my block heater in. Of course, said manufactures won't tell me because they want the job of putting it in themselves. I know that to do it I need to flush my radiator and put in some new antifreeze, but of the videos I've watched, most have 2 separate spots they can place a block heater. I'm worried that I might cause damage by choosing the wrong one, but my initial decision was to go with the driver's side. Does anyone know if I am wrong? Are there even 2 spots on my engine block? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Welcome to the forum!

I've attached an image from the '01 Factory Service Manual which shows a block heater installation on the 4.7.

 

Thank you! I do love my Dakota. And thank you for the help! I don't know why I didn't even think to check for that... Anyway, thanks again for the help!