[[JP]]

Anyone uses one?

I've fitted a new rad on the 90 and dont fancy it getting caked in mud like the old one, and I mainly use it on Salisbury plains, its likely it will see mud...

So I was wondering if these radiator muffs I've seen for sale actually work and stop the mud? although their main use is not for mud protection..

 

[ratty]

Anyone uses one?

I've fitted a new rad on the 90 and dont fancy it getting caked in mud like the old one, and I mainly use it on Salisbury plains, its likely it will see mud...

So I was wondering if these radiator muffs I've seen for sale actually work and stop the mud? although their main use is not for mud protection..

I use mine for mud protection and for keeping warm in winter. It can be annoying having to stop and lower or raise the rad muff but does keep the rad clear if used before entering mucky puddles

 

[[JP]]

good stuff!
that's just what I wanted to hear.... will buy one then, bit pricey the damn things though!

does it overheat if you keep it fully closed all day? during the winter, as that's when i use the 90

 

[buckshot]

they do make the poor excuse for a heater a tad better as well

 

[[JP]]

you know mate.. everyone says that about the Defender heater, but mine has always been brilliant (except when I blew the motor last winter)

but even with my old rad, that had no fins whatsoever, it was always nice and toasty in the cab

even today, I fitted the new rad, took the 90 out for a spin to get the coolant flowing, and after a few minutes it was blasting hot air out the vents, and the temp gauge wasnt even in the middle

 

[blue beasty]

ran all last winter with an old bit of carpet fitted behind the grill

 

[[JP]]

I actually thought about that BB... mainly cause i seen buckshot doing that when we were on the plains..

but once you fit the brackets that hold the rad to the front panel......there's no way to slide anything down there.
I have a few sheets of 4mm pvc and was thinking of cutting to size and slide behind the grill....but its not possible!

 

[[JP]]

ratty, is your muff this size? :hysterically_laughi

seems a bit too small?
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90/110/130 RADIATOR GRILLE MUFF/COVER - WINTERS COMING !!! | eBay

 

[buckshot]

found paddocks the cheapest (admittedly i had other stuff on the order so free delivery)

 

[[JP]]

cheers for that! its £30 delivered from Paddocks!

 

[buckshot]

cheers for that! its £30 delivered from Paddocks!

1 tip use zippy ties not the silly bolts and butterfly nuts

 

[Dippypud]

1 tip use zippy ties not the silly bolts and butterfly nuts

I used to zip-tie to the back of the grille...

 

[storm99]

I got a cheap one from craddocks i believe..£19??...tie wrapped it on. Never had the flap open tbh..but my heater was poor. If your system is as good as you say it might need to be open if doing long runs or if weather is good.

 

[ricc]

got me thinking ive got an old venetian blind in the shed... run the strings back through , wouldnt have to stop to open and close it.

 

[jamesmartin]

got me thinking ive got an old venetian blind in the shed... run the strings back through , wouldnt have to stop to open and close it.

they used to use venetian blinds made of metal strips opened by lever on old trucks and tractors on front of radiators so not such a daft idea

 

[ratty]

good stuff!
that's just what I wanted to hear.... will buy one then, bit pricey the damn things though!

does it overheat if you keep it fully closed all day? during the winter, as that's when i use the 90

In minus temps I can leave it closed all day long with no problems even when towing in low range

you know mate.. everyone says that about the Defender heater, but mine has always been brilliant (except when I blew the motor last winter)

but even with my old rad, that had no fins whatsoever, it was always nice and toasty in the cab

even today, I fitted the new rad, took the 90 out for a spin to get the coolant flowing, and after a few minutes it was blasting hot air out the vents, and the temp gauge wasnt even in the middle

TD5's are ok above O degs but rubbish in minus figures. They are also pretty rubbish if you are on tickover for a prolonged period.

ratty, is your muff this size? :hysterically_laughi

seems a bit too small?
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90/110/130 RADIATOR GRILLE MUFF/COVER - WINTERS COMING !!! | eBay

Yep. Here's a piccy of mine both open and closed

 

[coln18]

Was going to fit a radiator muff, but have been put off with a few posts i have read saying it caused overheating. if it is a cold winters day with -0 degree temps, is it safe to keep it down all day and does it improve the heating on a 2004 td5 110.

Whats the general advice, go for it and fit one or just leave it.....

Colin

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

if yu put on a coat - do you keep it on all day, irrespectove of where yu are or what yu are doing?


ffs open it up if the temp as ok .

 

[jamesmartin]

ive never had problems with fitting them ,ones ive fitted have openable panel in front for not so cold days

 

[ratty]

Was going to fit a radiator muff, but have been put off with a few posts i have read saying it caused overheating. if it is a cold winters day with -0 degree temps, is it safe to keep it down all day Yes and does it improve the heating on a 2004 td5 110. Yes

Whats the general advice, go for it and fit one or just leave it.....

Just keep an eye on the temp gauge at all times. You could just half close the rad if you are worried about it. I forgot to open my radmuff after doing some wading down a muddy lane. I was climbing up a long hill on a dual carriageway (the temp was about 15 degs C outside) when I realised the coolant temp was begining to rise. I simply pulled over and opened up the rad muff before carrying on

Colin

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