Upgraded radiator on 1 1.8 Air Con Freelander

dorowe · Jun 15, 2006

Ok, first off the head gasket is ok - new engine with new head gasket & upgraded PRT fitted 3,000 miles ago, i.e.usual required "major" service on these vehicles.

Temperature is ok except for very hot day + towing + engine under load. Not in the red but higher than normal.

Does anyone know if there is a larger capacity radiator - will the diesel rad fit or is there an export to hot country upgrade anywhere. Tried LR and nothing helpful.

mondo · Jun 16, 2006

dorowe Temperature is ok except for very hot day + towing + engine under load. Not in the red but higher than normal. Does anyone know if there is a larger capacity radiator - will the diesel rad fit or is there an export to hot country upgrade anywhere. Tried LR and nothing helpful.[/quote said:
Hi dorowe!
Hope yer not thinkin yer been ignored, dont know off hand about the Diesel rad swop,but i will check later,
Might be worth trying one of the high performance/overland expedition specialist places, ?

By the way! wot yer dragging about?? You'd think after the money yer just spent on the motor you'd have more sence He he

marksurry · Jun 16, 2006

I reckon Mondos advice about trying an expedition specialist may be a good lead. They carry hefty loads in some pretty unforgiving places.
Isn't there a fan mod available?

dorowe · Jun 16, 2006

Upgrading the fan is not a good answer. The radiator surface area needs to be larger so the existing air flow keeps the temp. down.

marksurry · Jun 17, 2006

dorowe said:
Upgrading the fan is not a good answer. The radiator surface area needs to be larger so the existing air flow keeps the temp. down.

I guess you're right. Larger surface area = better cooling characteristics.
What about an oil cooler? That would help? Do Freelanders have oil coolers?

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