Thread: Bigger radiator and intercooler mod

Hi Thehoff08.
Sorry, but I haven't done either of those things to mine, so can't offer any direct help.
Have you asked the guys that you bought them from? (No doubt they are going to blame each other... )
I was just wondering why you decided to do these two mods.
What else has been done to the engine to warrant a bigger radiator? Or was that needed to accommodate the bigger intercooler?
Just curious.
Jeff

Hi the reason im replacing my radiator for a bigger 1 is because i find that on hot days when im going up steep hills that the temp gauge almost goes to red and overheats. Ive recently put a mew water pump and thermostat on it and its still doing it so just thought this mite help. And as for the intercooler, the standard 1 is leaking at the moment so i just thought id replace it with a nice shiny ally 1. No reason in particular. Im hoing to try fit them next week do some modifications hope it goes well.

I don't suppose it's you temp gauge or sensor??? (Or the dreaded warped head/blown head gasket...)
As far as I know, the TDis aren't known for getting hot that easily.
Mind you, I would love to put a bigger radiator and intercooler in mine.
Don't think the minister of war and finance will allow it though.


Does the new intercooler go in front of the new radiator or beside?
Let us know how you get on and post some pics if you can.
Cheers.
Jeff

Hoff, sounds like the usual viscous unit failure, getting it hot near the red zone is a one way ticket to a new head.

Hi Hoff, measure the new radiator and intercooler against the old ones. I assume your having trouble fitting them in side by side, and the rubber strip that go between them to stop them rubbing.( if same as defender )

I had a similar problem when I fitted the APT bigger intercooler, beside my standard radiator they fit in there quite neatly.

The problem was the APT intercooler, it has some proud weld beads on the sides of the tanks. I sanded them down with the flap disc then it was OK.

post a photo if you have no luck. simmo

I intend to fit them next week so Ill see how I go. I think i mite purchase a new fan aswel just to be on the safe side. Ill post some pics if i get stuck. Thanks for the replies.

I got a Fan Clutch from these guys about 18 months ago, price seems reasonable
Fan Clutches

Thanks disco mark, seems very reasonable. Thanks for the advice