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by Proctor
Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Courier 2.5TD Running temperature.
Replies: 5
Views: 1775

Re: Courier 2.5TD Running temperature.

Cheers for the quick responses guys, I will definitely be taking her in on Monday for a new thermo, might go to the local radiator specialists for a proper flush and service, I would preferably like to avoid a new head 8)
by Proctor
Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Courier 2.5TD Running temperature.
Replies: 5
Views: 1775

Courier 2.5TD Running temperature.

Hey all, after installing an after market water temperature gauge tonight I went for a quick drive down down the motorway, I found that my running temperature at 100km/h Was around the 105 degrees Celsius mark. As the faulty stock gauge had no kind of upper and lower limit indications I have no idea ...
by Proctor
Thu Aug 26, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Courier 2.5t '99 - Where to start.
Replies: 7
Views: 897

Re: Courier 2.5t '99 - Where to start.

Those are some very nice looking gauges Heath, I cant say I have seen any with the alarm feature before, quite a handy feature! Getting the breathing sorted first does make a lot of sense, looks like first stops for me will be a snorkel and to Magoo's I take it that the EGT sensor will have to be ...
by Proctor
Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Courier 2.5t '99 - Where to start.
Replies: 7
Views: 897

Re: Courier 2.5t '99 - Where to start.

Cheers for the feedback guys, I should be doing the gauges sometime next week and will source a snorkel, any suggeustions? Also, what size intercooler would I be best to look at? I'm going to assume the exhaust is important to the airflow with extra boost, what kind do you guys typically run ...
by Proctor
Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Diesel Engines and Modifications
Topic: Courier 2.5t '99 - Where to start.
Replies: 7
Views: 897

Courier 2.5t '99 - Where to start.

Hey guys, being new to both diesel and turbo's I thought it best to ask for some ore wisdom before undertaking any modifications to my new truck Basically I would appreciate any thoughts on my hope to get a little more grunt from her, I am planning on the following. - temp and boost gauge (to keep ...
by Proctor
Sun Aug 22, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: New to 4wd's, ore
Replies: 3
Views: 729

New to 4wd's, ore

Hey guys, new member from Dunedin here. After mucking around getting bikes in and out of cars for a couple of years I have finally decided on a '99 Ford Courier UN! I am basically completely new to both Diesel engines and the workings of a turbo, and I'm hoping that by spending some time on here I ...

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