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Ben
2nd July 2007, 10:26 PM
My plastic grille is brittle, cracked and starting to drop bits. Has anyone had any experience with any of the metal radiator grilles?

I'm wondering if there's any airflow issues in our warmer climate.

http://substancenet.com/lr-parts/WMIK-grille.jpg http://substancenet.com/lr-parts/wolf-slat-grille.jpg http://substancenet.com/lr-parts/def_blackgrille.jpg
ladas
2nd July 2007, 10:30 PM
Can't really see the first two properly, but the last one certainly has enough 'free area' to allow sufficient air through.
dobbo
2nd July 2007, 10:31 PM
Serious answer why not go get a BBQ grill for it, that way it will be duel purpose like the original grills.
EchiDna
2nd July 2007, 10:48 PM
mine is similar... very brittle...

but I need one for a county (sits about 30-50mm forward of the headlights)

where is the first one from? haven't seen it before :)
Ben
3rd July 2007, 12:44 AM
Thanks for the replies.

An eBay search for a replacement grille came up with the third one.

Searching the web for other grilles turned up the first two, both appearing on British army Defenders.
http://www.operations.mod.uk/veritas/img/veritas/45cdogp/buzzard_wmik1_hr.jpg (2000x1414 pixels)

The first one is seen on WMIKs
http://www.adrianstomcat.co.uk/WMIK.htm

I might look into fashioning something barbequeable.
Blknight.aus
3rd July 2007, 05:15 AM
I think I have some of those in the recycled bits bin, will check tonight...
rick130
3rd July 2007, 06:23 AM
mines made up with 1" square weldmesh.
It's in two pieces, hinged at the bottom so that it can sandwich air conditioning filter media in it ;)

I can't claim credit for it, although I have modified it for better condenser fan clearance.

I'll see if I can get a photo today.
scrambler
3rd July 2007, 06:53 AM
mine is similar... very brittle...

but I need one for a county (sits about 30-50mm forward of the headlights)

where is the first one from? haven't seen it before :)
Mighty Monotreme,

I replaced my broken County one with one off a Defender - the extension forward has the same opening in it as a Defender, and as a Stage 1 for that matter.
Michael2
3rd July 2007, 12:39 PM
or you could pimp your Defender with a Bling Grille,

google LRX grille for suppliers (ABS Plastic though)

http://www.ab-landrover-parts.co.uk/acatalog/LRXgrille.JPG
barryj
3rd July 2007, 12:46 PM
Serious answer why not go get a BBQ grill for it, that way it will be duel purpose like the original grills.

........ and removable front seat bases to put on top of two jerry cans for a seat ..... and then drop the rear tail gate for a table. Landys used to be so multi-purpose :D.
Ben
3rd July 2007, 05:22 PM
I think I have some of those in the recycled bits bin, will check tonight...

Thanks Dave, if you could take a squizz it would be much appreciated. Do the work vehicles have metal ones, or plastic?
Outlaw
3rd July 2007, 05:43 PM
Hmmmm DAAAAAAVE... MAAAAAAAAATE :D :D :D
EchiDna
3rd July 2007, 06:01 PM
........ and removable front seat bases to put on top of two jerry cans for a seat ..... and then drop the rear tail gate for a table. Landys used to be so multi-purpose :D.

defenders still have the removable seat bases now... waddaya mean "used to be?" :p
EchiDna
3rd July 2007, 06:04 PM
Mighty Monotreme,

I replaced my broken County one with one off a Defender - the extension forward has the same opening in it as a Defender, and as a Stage 1 for that matter.

sure? i thought it was only certain defenders with aircon that had the forward grille? anyway, thanks for the tip...
mark2
3rd July 2007, 06:14 PM
The black grill pieces are all interchangeable between County's and Defenders. I think a metal grill is a good idea as the radiator is very vulnerable to stick or animal/bird strike damage with only the flimsy plastic grill in front of it - I'd almost go so far as to call it a design fault:eek: - there are better protected radiators on road cars............
Defender=1st
3rd July 2007, 06:47 PM
I wouldnt mind getting a stainless one
dullbird
3rd July 2007, 06:49 PM
we have that grill on our 90 never had a problem
Dunnie
4th July 2007, 06:26 PM
http://www.tinpony.co.uk/pony

The freight from the UK isn't all that bad and the products are great.
rick130
5th July 2007, 10:43 AM
here's a few piccies of a very practical grille. Remeber it's designed so that air conditioning filter media can be sandwiched between it to protect the rad and condenser from grass seeds and locusts and the weldmesh is pretty tough.
I've modified it from original (cut and re-welded) so that the weldmesh is at the leading edge of the angle iron, rather than at the back, giving more clearance for the condenser fan (which isn't fitted ATM.)

http://usera.imagecave.com/tdi-rick/grilleandclutch021-copy.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

http://usera.imagecave.com/tdi-rick/grilleandclutch002-copy.jpg