Hi,
I have a 1997 turbo-diesel 80 series which was modified for overlanding. ( Engine is stock except a bigger radiator). The car weight is about 3500 kg ( appx. 8000 lb) with all liquids an 2 persons. The AT gets often overheated on HIGH gear and we are forced to drive on LOW gear to avoid overheating ( the diff are not engaged). This is slow, noisy and fuel consuming. The overweight is probably the main problem but we cannot change it).
We added an additional radiator/ cooler ( from wholesale automatic in Australia and a gauge to measure temp.) The cooler helps but not enough.
We consider
1. Changing the gear ratio on HIGH so it has more torque and sacrifice final max speed and overall run the engine at higher rpm. Anyone can comment on this solution.
2. Replacing the pan with an after market deep pan. There are many but could not find a vendor for the 80 series. Maybe someone knows. Made of Al with fins will be the best.
3.Spraying water remotly from the cabin on the cooler fins.Any comment on this?
4. Any other solution will be more then welcome
Thanks,
Israel
I have a 1997 turbo-diesel 80 series which was modified for overlanding. ( Engine is stock except a bigger radiator). The car weight is about 3500 kg ( appx. 8000 lb) with all liquids an 2 persons. The AT gets often overheated on HIGH gear and we are forced to drive on LOW gear to avoid overheating ( the diff are not engaged). This is slow, noisy and fuel consuming. The overweight is probably the main problem but we cannot change it).
We added an additional radiator/ cooler ( from wholesale automatic in Australia and a gauge to measure temp.) The cooler helps but not enough.
We consider
1. Changing the gear ratio on HIGH so it has more torque and sacrifice final max speed and overall run the engine at higher rpm. Anyone can comment on this solution.
2. Replacing the pan with an after market deep pan. There are many but could not find a vendor for the 80 series. Maybe someone knows. Made of Al with fins will be the best.
3.Spraying water remotly from the cabin on the cooler fins.Any comment on this?
4. Any other solution will be more then welcome
Thanks,
Israel