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  1. 25th February 2010, 10:07 AM #1
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    Def 110 TD5 under bonnet air flow ?

    I don’t know if this is true or not but I was told that the problem with Defenders under bonnet heat build up was not a result of air being able to get into the engine-bay via radiator etc. But rather the result of the air being unable to get “out” from under the bonnet?

    I was thinking of getting some of those guard scoops but noted they face forward so if the above is correct the would need to face “back”.

    The other suggestion was to put in bonnet vent “s” anyone come across this or done anything to extract enhance the air flow out of the engine-bay?
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  2. 25th February 2010, 11:26 AM #2
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    I haven't touch my defender yet (300tdi) as I find the engine runs quite cool.

    This is compared to my previous Range Rover V8 which emitted a lot of heat. I installed a Nissan Patrol bonnet scoop (forward facing) and side vents at the rear of the bonnet.

    Worked really well. the air coming out of the side vents at idle was amazingly hot.

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  3. 25th February 2010, 12:02 PM #3
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    Have a look at these.

    Bonnet Vents

    Details of my experience with one in a D1 V8 is here

    http://www.aulro.com/afvb/classic-ra...et-vent-2.html
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  4. 25th February 2010, 06:30 PM #4
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    theres gobs of airflow out of the engine bay.

    either side of the engine down past the chassis and out the gaps in the body work.
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  5. 25th February 2010, 06:41 PM #5
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    Never had a problem Td5's. My only heat issue was getting the brakes too hot - the master cylinder got very hot. This was more a case of over working the ETC due inexperience/over enthusiasm.
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    What symptom are you trying to cure?

    Defenders are over cooled if anything. If it's overheating something is seriously wrong.

    Getting heat into the heating system is another matter

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  7. 26th February 2010, 09:00 AM #7
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    I'm not suffering any problems but am doing some prep work for a trip. I just had it in the back of my mind that Defenders "had" enginebay heat problems.

    If this were the case then I was looking to put in some/a vent. Unfortunately/fortunately I've got a bonnet mount fitted for a tyre so a vent in that area is not going to work.
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  8. 26th February 2010, 10:00 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by scott oz View Post
    I'm not suffering any problems but am doing some prep work for a trip. I just had it in the back of my mind that Defenders "had" enginebay heat problems.

    If this were the case then I was looking to put in some/a vent. Unfortunately/fortunately I've got a bonnet mount fitted for a tyre so a vent in that area is not going to work.
    They only run hot if they have a problem or if you fit a winch,spotlights etc in front of the rad and then drive up hills in fifth.Get the core rodded and a system flush and on hot days keep to 100 and you'll be fine. Pat
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  9. 26th February 2010, 10:17 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by PAT303 View Post
    m or if you fit a winch,spotlights etc in front of the rad and then drive up hills in fifth.
    I have all that gear and no problems in 5th on hills.
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