Which to sacrifice radiator or intercooler??

lol I haven't even got a heat shield as yet, but again its good to think about these things. (Do it nice or do it twice and all that)

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mikescuba said:

A 200 tdi is over cooled as you will find out in the winter. Personally I like to keep my Defender as standard as possible. But if I was going to up grade I think I would up grade the intercooler.

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Yep +1

Tomass80 said:

I haven't even got a heat shield as yet

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They are about £20 on the bay of fleas, IIRC. your good alternator will die just as quickly without it - IMHO, fit a new shiny heat shield ASAP !

Oh for sure I will get one, I just got a load of stuff to do first. My priority for now is to get the engine running, unfortunately I'm still waiting on Allisport to get back to me with a price for a few items in order for me to do this!! I may start looking else where as time is of the essence.

Any advice on where to get good quality parts/upgrades? I have read numerous posts advising to stay away from Britpart, although I have also read a few the disagree with that!

mikescuba said:

I fitted a wire mesh across the front of mine to protect the rad and Intercooler from stones etc. Great for when crossing the desert or behind the gritters in the winter time.View attachment 124143

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I like that, looks pretty smart, gives it a slight look of the D1 Saudi Spec front grille, which I always wanted to get for my Disco. I might do this. Expanded Stainless Steel is it?

discomania said:

I like that, looks pretty smart, gives it a slight look of the D1 Saudi Spec front grille, which I always wanted to get for my Disco. I might do this. Expanded Stainless Steel is it?

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Yep.

I second that, it certainly will be used on my project