LN130 radiator support panel mod

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:58 pm

To fit the larger 16in electric fan I have had to remove the vertical support strut between the top and bottom sections and also cut away the bottom section between the left and right guards.

Does this section need reinforcing? Once I have my fan fitted I can likely add some reinforcing back in.

I would hate for the support panel to move and damage the radiator.

Cheers
Matt.

ToyRover · Post by **ToyRover** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:36 pm

i didnt and have had no problems i did what you have done, the bolts to chassis hold it all in palce the only thing i found was that the latch where the bonnet closes on bends and wont latch, why have you had to put fan in there manuel fan does the job and if not drill a hole through it and bolt the clutched fan solded

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:04 pm

Thanks for the reply.

I have a 1UZ in my Surf and it needs all the cooling it can get.

I used to have two 10in units but a decent single 16in will outflow and provide greater coverage.

Cheers
Matt.

ToyRover · Post by **ToyRover** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:17 pm

yeah i have rover 3.5 and i now have decided to move radiator forward and put big manuel fan cause the electric wasnt enought but good luck hope it works for ya

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:22 pm

Yeah I am a little worried that it will still get hot.

I have a new radiator and have a Legacy scoop to fit to try and vent the engine bay of heat.

Matt.

ToyRover · Post by **ToyRover** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:26 pm

yeah i have a scoop new rad it all helps but it was good but if you got in a bit of trouble in the soft sand it use to climb

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:34 pm

Yeah the sand is a killer for sure.

Got any pics of your engine bay?

Matt.

ToyRover · Post by **ToyRover** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:51 pm

how do you put pics on here what part do you want a photo of ?

Mattman · Post by **Mattman** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:04 pm

Create a user photo album and then you can insert the pictures as an img link in a forum post.

You need to view the picture and right click on it and select image properties. You can then copy the file name to use as the img.

Umm, anything really. I am sure others would like to look at your truck.

Matt.

ToyRover · Post by **ToyRover** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:22 pm

heres a few pics but there a bit old early on in the build up

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x190 ... C00436.jpg

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x190 ... C00173.jpg

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x190 ... FMOTOR.jpg

http://s180.photobucket.com/albums/x190 ... C00176.jpg

LN130 radiator support panel mod

LN130 radiator support panel mod

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