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Hi Nige90, Yes I have a single circuit system. On the inlet manifold I can only find one outlet, which is connect to header of the radiator! Should I be looking elsewhere for outlet Cheers teedee

Thanks for your response to my earlier post regarding pipework, but for the same vehicle (ser2 3.5 v8 ) I have obtained a Lockheed Remote Servo. Question I now have is - How do you pipe it up ? It has two copper pipe connections and one rubber hose connector. I have seen one of these fitted before but did not take note of the connections. It was on the drivers footwell, under the wing, next to the brake master cylinder, seems a logical position,any thoughts - good or bad !! Cheers teedee

Many thanks for all your replies. Just a thought, would a 4core radiator make much difference to the cooling, and is a thermostat necessary/ advisable ?

Hi to you all. I have a 88 ser2 fitted with 3.5v8 on SU carbs, all fitted by previous owner. when I purchased the vehicle it was came with a "defender" type front end, full width radiator, with single electric fan. In an effort to make the vehicle look more standard, I have fitted a ser2 front panel, fitted a shorter spindle water pump which has allowed me to install a ser3 3core rad in its standard position. I have sourced and fitted a single electric fan and shroud, (in front of radiator and behind the grille) the fan is a "sucker"type. The expansion bottle is a standard LR black plastic type with screw cap. The pipe from the"overflow" outlet (by rad cap) is connected to top of expansion bottle. I have soldered an extra 8mm dia outlet in the header or the radiator, for connecting to the inlet manifold. So basically I would like to know what else should I do, and how to fill the sytem without getting air locks. All advice and suggestions gratefully received. teedee

02GF74 - Many thanks for your reply, I understand what you have said. How do you incorporate the expansion tank into all of this, i have just enough room to use a "tall black plastic series type" at the side of the rad. I would appreciate how to pipe it ? Many thanks again, Teedee

Hello to everyone, I am seeking advice to piping the radiator into a "series" with a V8 conversion. The vehicle when i bought it had a "defender" front, with a full width radiator and two small electric fans. I now have fitted a short nose water pump that allows me to fit a series 2 front panel,and i have a "narrower" 3 core series rad to fit,if suitable! Now I would like to know the most effective way of keeping things cool,as I belive that V8 can run hotter using series rads. I intend to fit a large single electric fan within the front panel area, blowing through rad towards the engine. All suggestions and advice gratefully received. Many thanks,Teedee