TD5 radiator fan upgrade interest

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Originally Posted by JimDAUS

I thought EGTs over 700 was bad ? 850 ... wow thats hot. I dont have egt readout, so mine may be too high also ... (thats one of many things on my todo list) ...

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This reading is from just before the turbo, for your reference. Some people put them after the turbo and get a slightly cooler reading.

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Originally Posted by shack

You might want to revisit the tune you are running, as those are not good egt figures for normal running, either way, you need to improve cooling or lower the fueling how old is the ecu tune you are running?

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About 4-5 yrs. The engine has not changed since then E.G intercooler etc. Actually the only difference is the improved gearing with the 3.8 ratio.

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Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Co-incidentally, talking to DazzaTD5 today, who suggested lifting the rear of the bonnet with spacers to see if that helps hot air escape (before going down the side panel vents route). Sound like a possible, especially as it used to work on old hiluxes).

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This is not a bad idea, I've been thinking of how to create more negative pressure in the engine bay to increase the flow rate. This may work. Thank you.