Radiator location for 200tdi conversion

Bump · Apr 4, 2014

I've moved my radiator significantly forward (originally did the 200tdi conversion 4 years ago)

Having to re-plumb the engine in (parts on order) and there are a few things i'd do differently next time (radiator is slightly too much to the passenger side meaning getting the bolts which go from the radiator housing to the wing is impossible) but, generally, it works well - never seen it located there before though - have i done something novel or just not been that observant - or am i about to hit a major problem?!

Dr_evil · Apr 4, 2014

you've just been silly

series rad works

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Dr_evil said:
you've just been silly series rad works

When i originally did the 200tdi conversion the series rad was nackered so i changed it for the 200tdi one anyway... I've also got a 2 month old 300tdi rad in the workshop - just waiting for this one to be knackered!

Blackburn · Apr 5, 2014

Do you have a cooling fan fitted , if so which and where?

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Blackburn said:
Do you have a cooling fan fitted , if so which and where?

I've never bothered, however, i do have one and you've reminded me i was going to fit it before putting the radiator back in - i'll update with more photos once the fan is installed.

Over 4 years of using it with no fan i did over heat it once - but - that was when i put it in a ditch on a event and spent an hour racing back and forth in a ditch desperately trying to get out - it didn't damage the engine but did result in a lot of steam pouring out everywhere! But, even on a hot day, for laning it's fine without one.

jamesmartin · Apr 5, 2014

i think id put series rad in

tottot · Apr 5, 2014

Will the intercooler be going in as well? Captive bolts on a strip of steel as were fitted when new would possibly sort the location issue.

tottot · Apr 5, 2014

Question for james, what happens to oil cooler pipes with a series rad?

Dr_evil · Apr 5, 2014

Rad with intercooler in slam panel

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jamesmartin · Apr 5, 2014

tottot said:
Question for james, what happens to oil cooler pipes with a series rad?

either fit an oil cooler in front of rad like mod series or fit blanks to filter housing

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tottot said:
Will the intercooler be going in as well? Captive bolts on a strip of steel as were fitted when new would possibly sort the location issue.

No, it's a 200di these days

Bump · Apr 8, 2014

Put a cooling fan on it too

Not exactly happy about using chocky block, but, not sure how else to make it easy to add / change the electrics in the future. In a waterproof box though and i'll stick some silica gel in to help keep it all dry.

Ian46 · Apr 8, 2014

Chocky blocks are a much better idea than them blue scotch lock things.

And putting it in a box is another good idea, keeps things tidy and water tight.

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Ian46 said:
Chocky blocks are a much better idea than them blue scotch lock things. And putting it in a box is another good idea, keeps things tidy and water tight.

Every other connection is soldered and heat shrinked - it's a complete re-wire anyway (again) so no chance of scotch lock - not that i'd ever lower myself to using that terrible connector! Trying to drastically reduce the use of crimps too, and running proper earths in everywhere, rather than just relying on earthing through the body. (as can be seen in the picture - the thick black cable goes to the main engine --> Chassis earth point, then connects the bolt to the body and to all the lights on the N/S - the same will be done on the O/S and for the rear - which i haven't even started to look at yet, other than running in the multi-core

Iann · Apr 8, 2014

Nothing wrong with that mate
Hgv truck and trailers use that set up (junction box )

I like then blocks ,its easy to check power and earth etc

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