Thread: The new tourer...

Originally Posted by justinc

................I think the standard V8 3 row rad will be good enough, ..............

I used the standard V8 rad with my Isuzu. Never had over heating issues directly related to the rad, sits right on 82*, but I do need to run with the rad cap on the expansion tank undone to the stop, otherwise the temp spikes up and down dramatically.

Originally Posted by roverrescue

.............. (similar to allisport setup). Not as much cooling as full width but still ~20% over stock 300tdi. Hopefully okay.

I have the Allisport Rad and I/C on my 300Tdi. It's a very efficient setup. Doesn't matter if it's 0* or 40* outside, the needle on the temp gauge just doesn't move.

Cheers, Murray

Originally Posted by rijidij

I used the standard V8 rad with my Isuzu. Never had over heating issues directly related to the rad, sits right on 82*, but I do need to run with the rad cap on the expansion tank undone to the stop, otherwise the temp spikes up and down dramatically.



I have the Allisport Rad and I/C on my 300Tdi. It's a very efficient setup. Doesn't matter if it's 0* or 40* outside, the needle on the temp gauge just doesn't move.

Cheers, Murray

Hi murray, Finally I'm getting my 'real' vehicle on the road I had no overheating issues at all with that engine in the RRC with a standard Disco V8 rad, so should be OK.
Are you going to do any more of those Isuzu stickers? I'll need some more now

JC

Originally Posted by justinc

Are you going to do any more of those Isuzu stickers? I'll need some more now

JC

G'day JC,
I've still got a stash of Isuzu stickers in my drawer. Let me know which one's you want and I'll see what's left.

Rear and side

Grill surround

Cheers, Murray

Very nice JC, I see what you meant about the rust-free state of the County. The condition of the firewall and front section is exceptional. A good find

Nice.
This is the first time I've seen a turbo bolted around that way in a rover. I see the snake exhaust you've done to clear the starter etc.
I'll be keen to see some more photos around that with engine mount clearance etc.

Good way to do it when FMIC doubles as a crossover pipe. Also keeps heat away from the alternator.

Impressive set up JC. I will be interested to see how the engine temps go with the radiator set up, and how the intercooler performs. Are you removing the belt driven fan?

Originally Posted by Dougal

Nice.
This is the first time I've seen a turbo bolted around that way in a rover. I see the snake exhaust you've done to clear the starter etc.
I'll be keen to see some more photos around that with engine mount clearance etc.

Great pics, Keep them coming!!!

Originally Posted by rar110

Good way to do it when FMIC doubles as a crossover pipe. Also keeps heat away from the alternator.

Impressive set up JC. I will be interested to see how the engine temps go with the radiator set up, and how the intercooler performs. Are you removing the belt driven fan?

The same set up was in my RRC, although I was using a V8 crossflow Rangie radiator, and a bar and insect mesh etc in front, it NEVER had any overheating issues, even towing at 100Km/h in 40degrees in SA, transfer case temps got to 100Deg, but engine has never got hot. yes, I will be keeping the fan, and I was worried about the alternator so that was one of the reasons I set it up that way. Basically, the engine as a unit with ancilliaries was just pulled from the RRC and plonked in the 110. The only mods apart from engine mounts, are the inlet and outlet plumbing for the intercooler, and a lengthening /rerouting of the rear of the exhaust. Used the Rangie round crossmember to allow for exhaust to still run where it did in the RR, and ease of trans oil checking etc.

Heater box and Defender coolant bottle, and Stratos drivers seat are in, airfilter brackets made, and in the middle of the aircleaner housing mods. Ordered a Safari snorkel, new Defender front calipers and master cyl and booster, (Rear Sals was ex 130, so already discs etc) .

I MUST add here that my offsider Paul is doing 90% of the work so far, I am busy trying to finish the paying jobs He is doing a fantastic job, too. It helps not being interrupted; tells me to nick off when I wander over to have a squiz from time to time.... And its MY car he's working on!!

More pics tomorrow, I'll get some of the exhaust too, Dougal.

JC