Thread: What did you do to your Puma today?

Originally Posted by djam1

I bought one of these radiators from Allisport and it only lasted 4 years
The originals are a more cost effective way of doing it
There was actually an INCREASE in operating temperature using the updated radiator
I suspect when things got out near the edge the uprated radiator would give cooler operating temperatures but I never witnessed this even though I lived in the Pilbara

Hey djam1 this is very concerning to hear! I was considering upgrading my Defender radiator to an Allisport. Which vehicle did you have yours in? Did you change radiator because the original wasn't coping in Plilbara heat?

I had no issues with the Pilbara heat even with the standard radiator
I had it in a 2002 td5 defender I did it because I liked the idea of a higher capacity unit
They are a beautifully made thing but Allisport were uninterested when it failed (this is fair enough after 4 years)
I figured I can replace the standard radiator every couple of years as a service item and still be in front

I towed a trailer up Horrocks pass yesterday in 40 degree heat and with the standard radiator only got to 102 degrees C

Originally Posted by jon3950

This used to be a common mod on rally cars back in the day. Disconnect the jets so you could get some volume and just run tubing straight up to the wipers. Tie it on to each blade very close to the windscreen. Was done to easily remove mud and worked a treat.

Cheers,
Jon

Here ya go boy`s just for the boy racer type
3set Windscreen Wiper Washer Jet Kit (Bonnet/Scuttle to Wiper arms) Front & Rear | eBay

Originally Posted by rangieman

Here ya go boy`s just for the boy racer type
3set Windscreen Wiper Washer Jet Kit (Bonnet/Scuttle to Wiper arms) Front & Rear | eBay

Ooh I like the look of that. Thanks for the link.

Originally Posted by djam1

I had no issues with the Pilbara heat even with the standard radiator
I had it in a 2002 td5 defender I did it because I liked the idea of a higher capacity unit
They are a beautifully made thing but Allisport were uninterested when it failed (this is fair enough after 4 years)
I figured I can replace the standard radiator every couple of years as a service item and still be in front

I towed a trailer up Horrocks pass yesterday in 40 degree heat and with the standard radiator only got to 102 degrees C

Thanks djam, good to hear ...so is the consensus - upgrade Intercooler but no need to upgrade radiator? Any thoughts on puma radiators in extreme heat / durability?

That was my conclusion I haven’t used a Puma under these conditions so don’t know

Towing, 44c, 150hp tune... stock radiator and currently stock IC...

No problems at all. Will do it all day everyday..

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Ooh I like the look of that. Thanks for the link.

I found this after reading Jon's comments;Washer Conversion - One of the best mods I ever did is now available as a kit ! - YouTube