?Over Weight? ?Over Heating?

By:Byron Moore




‘Over Weight’ ‘Over Heating’
by Andrew Leimroth

Radiators and Air flow:

*Consider a larger radiator. Some Factory radiators are a 2 core and can be increased to a 3 core radiator.
*Please… resist fly screens where possible.
*Consider the size and positioning of driving lights, winch, number plates and particularly bull bar air flow.
*Check to make sure air conditioning condenser fins are clean!!
*If an Intercooler is mounted in front this can add considerably to hot air flow over the radiator and restricting air flow to the radiator.
*Consider installing a few small bonnet vents on the left and right of the rear region of the bonnet. This has proven to be a popular addition and has huge effects on under bonnet temps!! Considering how tight most engine bays are after a few accessories are added, this venting addition can reduce heat stress on a variety of products under the bonnet.

Engine set-up:

*Over fuelling can be a big cause of high combustion temperatures.
*Make sure the fuel injection system has been given the ‘once over’.
*If the vehicle is fitted with a turbo or super charger, over fuelling may be the cause. It is very easy to over fuel a diesel once plenty of air is available as possibly no smoke under load may be visible. Visible smoke under load can be a warning of over fuelling!\


http://www.thedieselexperts.com
Andrew Leimroth of Berrima Diesel Service is one of “The Diesel Experts” see www.thedieselexperts.com and has personally fitted on average 2 or 3 turbos a week for the past 10 years. That’s thousands of tubos. Berrima Diesel Service are Australia's Leading Diesel Service Centre solving diesel problems and consulting to the automotive industry since 1956.

About the author:
http://www.thedieselexperts.com
Andrew Leimroth of Berrima Diesel Service is one of “The Diesel Experts” see www.thedieselexperts.com and has personally fitted on average 2 or 3 turbos a week for the past 10 years. That’s thousands of tubos. Berrima Diesel Service are Australia's Leading Diesel Service Centre solving diesel problems and consulting to the automotive industry since 1956.