Might be worth looking into an adjustable blind in front of the rad. They were very common with older diesels in Europe in Winter.
Might be worth looking into an adjustable blind in front of the rad. They were very common with older diesels in Europe in Winter.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
For sure mate, even heard of blokes shoving a sheet of corflute down in front of their radiators when harsh sleets incoming.
Still keen on trialling the TS not opening until mid to high 80’s to keep toasty onboard :-)
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First lucky warm winter afternoon test of the season. Circa 17C ambient temps, towing a half decent 2,000kg box trailer @100kmph helping move house a few highway hours each way.
I know we need an intercooler desperately but it took a deliberate 5th gear uphill pedal flogging at say 10 degree slope over a few kms stretch with heavy headwinds to achieve a horrible 550 exhaust gas temps and to increase water temps to 88C.
(Passenger pics below)
Coasting back down the other side of the rise the OEM 76.5C finally shuts down at its manufactued 5C below found.
To me that’s a 17C fluctuation up and down rises that shouldn’t be recommended by Nissan Australia for us colder folk down here?
EDIT: Shouldn’t have said recommended, only seemingly readily available at all dealerships and affiliated mechanical stockists?
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FWIW: Left the old girl idling now at stockish 750rpm whilst moving hay around for an hour or so, good old stock diesels need pedal load :-)
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What’s the rest of the cooling system like?
I use a genuine thermostat in mine, had a genuine hub and fan which I swapped out for a UFI upgraded one, temps seemed more stable with the original fan.
In saying that I haven’t seen above 90 but don’t tow, with the old setup I didn’t see above 85. Normal temps with both setups are around 80-85, heater works awesome, can have the AC flat out on a hot day and not worry about it.
Tune might have something to do with it as well?
Just another Blue over Silver GQ with another TD conversion
MB (19th August 2019)
Thanks Dave mate!
I believe everything is working as it should, just the wrong thermostat for around here?
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I believe we're expecting a high of 28 up here in Morayfield today
My 18 year old heater core blew on the way back from Lorella Springs in June and I haven't bothered to replace it yet, mainly because of the work involved. I just have a hose bridging outlet direct to return in the meantime and foresee it staying that way until next year at least..
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
Just awoke to a very helpful email off a mate in the UK helping out with my thermostat quandary :-)
It appears they can get the OEM TD42 82C thermostat off the shelf for approximately $48 AUD everyday of the week.
Hasn’t had any luck with the 88C although found that the TD27 lists the same 82C as the TD42 and there is available 88C ones for them that may fit?
Have kindly requested now OEM part numbers from his findings to see what stocks and specs our local dealerships might have on their magic puters around Australia hopefully.
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I use the Trident 76c and it has been great mate.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
Still a relatively cheap winter exercise to trial up here in the hills for some warmth.
Old UK mate has kindly replied just now and I’ve got 3 x thermostats on order for collection tomorrow from Nissan-Lilydale.
21200-58G04 =76.5C
(Will keep this as a summer spare)
21200-05D02 = 82C
(As per Mudski & UK Mate)
21200-05D12 = 88C
(As per UK Mates idea, will need to confirm TD27 actual specs with verniers upon collection)
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