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LN130 radiator support panel mod
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:58 pm
by Mattman
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.
NAR
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:36 pm
by ToyRover
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
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:04 pm
by Mattman
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:17 pm
by ToyRover
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
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:22 pm
by Mattman
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:26 pm
by ToyRover
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
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:34 pm
by Mattman
Yeah the sand is a killer for sure.
Got any pics of your engine bay?
Matt.
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:51 pm
by ToyRover
how do you put pics on here what part do you want a photo of ?
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:04 pm
by Mattman
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.
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 9:22 pm
by ToyRover
