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omy130
20th June 2018, 03:21 PM
I have this random bracket. Not really in the road but what's it for? RHS engine bay below Power steering reservoir. See photo.

1993 110 Defender 200Tdi R380.141427
travelrover
20th June 2018, 03:30 PM
I have this random bracket. Not really in the road but what's it for? RHS engine bay below Power steering reservoir. See photo.

1993 110 Defender 200Tdi R380.141427

Not sure what the bracket is for but you seem to have a lot of space there. No a/c?

Having said that I can see the compressor!
VladTepes
21st June 2018, 02:22 PM
That's the bracket for the nuclear power converter. They weren't fitted for the Australian market due to a "no nukes policy" and concern regarding performance in front end accidents. I believe perhaps only available in the Ukraine market of the time.

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But to be serious for a moment - did it perhaps have some aftermarket intercooler or something fitted there once?
86mud
21st June 2018, 03:34 PM
It does not look factory. Edges/corners look too sharp. Not needed
VladTepes
21st June 2018, 04:13 PM
Hmm in my experience the crappier it is, the more likely it is to be factory... :)