Just to be different The top 150mm to top of intercooler shrouded as am after some more heat:D
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Just to be different The top 150mm to top of intercooler shrouded as am after some more heat:D
Yes, they run hotter, but not as hot as the ones without any radiator protection do with the radiator core stuffed with insects and grass seeds. A chaff guard is absolutely necessary for any vehicle used actually off road (i.e. in paddocks) in this country. And also essential during swarms of the Australian plague locust.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
But that said, shade cloth is not suitable, as it stops too much air. Insect mesh is OK, but probably needs backing - the Series 1-2a grille makes a good support for it, and my 110 has insect mesh backed by chicken wire behind the grille.
John
Agree John..
However you aren't doing 100km/h tugging a caravan through spinifex!
Lugging along the fans are pulling the air from behind the mesh enough.
A good info on the subject
Improving Aerodynamics to Boost Fuel Economy
Mariner,Quote:
Originally Posted by Ancient Mariner
Well, you've got me...I presume it's a vent for encouraging "flow through" cabin ventilation. But does it also suck in dust on dirt roads (and maybe exhaust fumes??)
If it doesn't do the sucking bit but DOES keep the rear window clean, I'm keen to learn more.
Alan
I would be pretty certain it is to improve flow through of air. It should not let dust in provided vents or heater are open at all times. I doubt it woould do much for aerodynamics, although it may act as a vortex generator for the airflow over the roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rurover
To keep the rear window clear, twenty or thirty years ago deflectors to direct a portion of the airflow from the roof down the back of wagons used to be common as after market add-ons, and were actually designed into a few wagons. They seem to have disappeared in recent years, possibly because they do not help aerodynamics, but also because wagons no longer seem to have flat rear glass. Another reason may be that rear wiper/washers are now common, and fewer buyers regularly use dirt roads where dust rather than road grime is the problem.
I can't remember seeing one on a Landrover, but I can't imagine it improving aerodynamics (or making them much worse either).
John
Sorry no connection inside to out of cabin .If you type in (aircon abit different ) in the bottom search box some info and pics if interestedQuote:
Originally Posted by Rurover
AM
No, but you may well be doing so afterwards - and spinifex is not the major problem. Most native grasses have seeds that are effective in blocking radiators, as do some exotics. Ideally, of course, you would remove the screen for on-road driving - but that is only slightly more likely to happen than cleaning the radiator after driving offroad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
And would help with the other major problem, fortunately sporadic, the Australian plague locust. Swarms of these can block the radiator in less than a kilometre, and once dried are very difficult to remove. The screen some distance in front of the radiator blocks just as rapidly, but at least it is visible, and some air gets to the radiator, without locusts, around the edges, especially if it is on the bullbar.
John
Locusts.. Great aren't they!
Driven in a few plagues now...
Air intake was a larger issue interestingly.
Just hosed the buggers out of grill but the airbox was almost full...
The Tardis is as aerodynamic as a core filled besser block, has a turning circle that encompasses 3 post codes, A driving position that makes you lean on the centre cubby box and bugger all legroom in the back seat, BUT, it's the only car I have ever owned that puts a smile on my face every time I jump into it!!
Wouldn't swap it for anything.
Cheers Ian