Custom Puma fuel cooler guard

[Psimpson7]

Having just recently got a new Tdci 90 to go with my TD5 90 I spent a bit of time looking over it. One of the things I didn't like was how vulnerable to fuel cooler and the hoses from it to the engine appeared.

Original plan was to do something to protect this:

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This is the resultant item I have had made from my design, out of 4mm grade 5005 aluminium. It only weighs 4kgs

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Pretty simple to fit.

1. Remove anti-roll bar bolts, and drop it down, then insert M8 rivnuts into already present holes in gearbox cross-member:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/04/651.jpg

2. Offer up guard, and fit bolts loosely, before tightening into place using 4 M8 bolts into gearbox cross-member and the ARB mounting bolts:

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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/04/653.jpg

Little tab to hold the fuel lines, which i will attach shortly with an P clip

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Pretty happy with how it turned out! This was the first prototype and it fits perfectly.

[dullbird]

PM sent

[LowRanger]

Bit of overkill there Pete,especially as it is only going to be driven to church on Sundays :wasntme:

[Landy86]

Would you be interested in making these to be sold
I'd buy one

[POD]

The tray looks great and would provide a lot of protection; I'm reminded though of the pressed sheet-metal tray that used to be standard fitment under a lot of Asian 4wds in the 80s, they got a reputation for trapping combustible material like spinifex or twigs against the exhaust and causing vehicle fires, was standard practice to remove them. Do you think this might be an issue?

[Psimpson7]

Would you be interested in making these to be sold
I'd buy one

Maybe yes. I will be doing a fairly long run in the car over Easter so I will check there are no unforeseen issues and go from there. I should find it easy to get these made, as there is no work beyond getting them cut and folded (welding etc) which is where I struggle due to a lack of time.

[Psimpson7]

The tray looks great and would provide a lot of protection; I'm reminded though of the pressed sheet-metal tray that used to be standard fitment under a lot of Asian 4wds in the 80s, they got a reputation for trapping combustible material like spinifex or twigs against the exhaust and causing vehicle fires, was standard practice to remove them. Do you think this might be an issue?

I don't think there will be any issues. There is a heap of room above the guard and it is open at the ends and back so if anything did end up on top it would be very easy to remove.

[Psimpson7]

Bit of overkill there Pete,especially as it is only going to be driven to church on Sundays :wasntme:

:D I am trying not to take it out of the garage at the moment atall :D

[Landy86]

Would you work out a price
Very keen

[LR V8]

Mate, that looks great ! Well done on the design and build :thumbsup:

Pete

[Rick Fischer]

I know, I'm a pedantic *****; gUAard! :)

RF

[Toxic_Avenger]

Thread dig!
Fitted mine today, I'd rate it a 0.5 beer job (<10 min).
Great fit, great design. Cheers Pete.

[dullbird]

Yep pretty pleased with mine too looks great and well made as Petes stuff usually is...

[Loubrey]

Hi Pete,

Any chance of ordering one of those for posting outside NSW?

Kind Regards,

Lou

[Danjeffery]

sorry for a thread revival. But does any one know if these guards are still available? Am interested in getting one.

Cheers

[filcar]

sorry for a thread revival. But does any one know if these guards are still available? Am interested in getting one.

Cheers

Can't help with the guard the subject of the thread but I have one of the APT guards fitted and it's a solid unit that does the job ... Land Rover Fuel Cooler Guard | Defender TDci (http://www.aptoffroad.com.au/browse-catalogue/defender/product/290-land-rover-fuel-cooler-guard-defender-tdci/category_pathway-13)

[Danjeffery]

APT was my next option. But was looking for something like this as I've also got a secondary filter near there Alan's trying to protect both.

[HardCharger]

Hmm... This resembles one I saw made by a company in Germany. Nice work! Do you have to remove it to get to the oil filter?

[p38arover]

I know, I'm a pedantic *****; gUAard! :)

RF
Nope! Only one "a" in "guard". [bigwhistle]