spawneydave Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 just looking for a bit of moral support before i start cutting & welding again. Got my 200tdi nicely fitted now so its just a matter of getting all the plumbing right now, I have read all the threads & considered the various options & really would like to use the TDI rad/oil cooler etc. It appears i can achieve that by bringing it back so it slides over to the left & gives room for the steering arm. I am left with about 30mm between the water pump shaft end & the rad. all the hoses will need shortening but will fit, I am swapping the intercooler for the 300tdi unit with the intakes on the left as the present one fouls on the alternator pulley. I am thinking i can fit an electric fan in front of th rad & have it blowing instead of sucking ?. mechanically i think i can make aa fairly neat job of this but am wondering if i have missed anything ? it also look as if i can slip the header tank in the corner here which will leave the space above the fuel pump to get the air cleaner in. I would be greatful for any suggestions before i commit to this route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I would try to fit an engine mounted fan at any price myself; try to get som thin fan and fit it to the 4 bolts that stick out on pouly; and use a 300TDI cowling. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_s Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 that looks to sit in exactly the same place that mine does, except i moved the intercooler forward and more towards the centre so it overlaps the rad. i've not had any clearance issues at all, and i normally have an electric fan off a citroen in front of the rad to cool it when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I personally HATE electric fans. So when I put in a 2,5TD in my series I just welded the original defender fan to the pulley. It was really easy to center as it just fit over the edge. Sure you will get a bit of noise at idle cause it runs along, but in a series it really isn't that noticeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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