Large IC install/pluming

[Jamo]

Shurely it would have been better to join the two pipes together so the water flow continued rather that just bunging up the ends

Absolutely not, you create a bypass for the hot water past the radiator.

[newsh]

Good work there Mr Newsh. What was the issue with the alternator belt adjuster?

Thanks Mr Drifter When I got the holes drilled and finally bolted the XM up tight it came back far enough to rest on the alternator adjuster locking bolt, a couple of large washers spaced it out far enough to miss though, it was only just touching .

I've just been out driving the car. I hammered the old wing out and put it back on along with the lights and stuff. It seems to go really well with more power at less boost if you see what I mean, I've only been letting it go to about 1 Bar (as I blew that short bit of hose off the first time out) but its really flying. I need to source a longer bit of 63mm hose for that so I can get 2 clips each side like all the other joints.

[smogthemog]

Oh I C

I stand corrected. Don't know much about these S2,s as of yet

[GT500]

Shurely it would have been better to join the two pipes together so the water flow continued rather that just bunging up the ends

No! ******s up the flow of the main rad/engine.

[newsh]

Shurely it would have been better to join the two pipes together so the water flow continued rather that just bunging up the ends

No not really, the two rads are in parallel so joining the end will put a short circuit across the main rad. When connected together the 2 rads will exchange water when one is cooler than the other, so the aux rad helps to cool the main rad when stationary because its out in cooler air. Some people have said the car cools better without the aux rad. mine has been out for a long time and we've had some hot weather, I've also done the 'Ring and a couple of trackdays.

[smogthemog]

Shurely it would have been better to join the two pipes together so the water flow continued rather that just bunging up the ends

[4WheelDrifter]

for all you guys with the aux rad taken off,what are the differences in engine temps in various situations?

I wouldn't know about being stuck in traffic, but as Jamo says, when stationary the fan cuts in noticeably more often, but temperatures remain stable.
I guess you would know you are in trouble when the fan stays on and the temperature keeps rising.

You could always try running without the aux rad without removing it. Just take of both of the hoses running into it and bung them.
I used 22mm copper end caps in mine, placed with the top of the caps inside the hoses, so it looks like the hoses are open, which has caught a few people out.


Good work there Mr Newsh. What was the issue with the alternator belt adjuster?

[Jamo]

for all you guys with the aux rad taken off,what are the differences in engine temps in various situations?

It makes a big difference in traffic as the fan will cut in 2-3 times more often.

When on the open road there's no difference.

[jade]

for all you guys with the aux rad taken off,what are the differences in engine temps in various situations?

I run without aux rad in Spain no real difference. never had a problem with over heating

[newsh]

Did you know your BHP and Torque figures before you started this project?

No, havent been on a dyno for a couple of years. It would have been nice to know, heat soak will be less anyway.

[A80Avant]

for all you guys with the aux rad taken off,what are the differences in engine temps in various situations?

[smogthemog]

Did you know your BHP and Torque figures before you started this project?

[newsh]

So close! Hope you mange to get it sorted with out to much trouble modding.

Your alternator must be sitting slightly higher than mine.. :S

Cheers chaps New belt might sort it, just fitted a couple of spacers for now so it clears

Unfortunately the battery is flat

[s2_bo]

So close! Hope you mange to get it sorted with out to much trouble modding.

Your alternator must be sitting slightly higher than mine.. :S

[smogthemog]

Looking superb mate