Turbo Systems
Submitted: Monday, Feb 10, 2003 at 13:56
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Young1
I am having overheating problems with my aftermarket Safari turbo system on my 3l diesel Hilux. Safari are no help at all.
I have carried out everything I can think of to stop the overheating but it is still a problem.
Apparently these problems are common where I live in
Cairns - which makes you wonder why Safari don't warn you of this.
I have had the fuel flow screwed right back to reduce the exhaust temp (trouble is it has no more power than a non turbo 3l). The radiator system has been cleaned out, the viscous fan has had new silicone, even removed the
driving lights to get more airflow.
Does this problem occur down south or is only in FNQ.
Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had this problem and solved it.
Reply By: Hendo - Tuesday, Feb 11, 2003 at 06:32
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2003 at 06:32
I have a GQ diesel with aftermarket turbo, and I have also been chasing overheating for years, particularly when towing. I have put in a bigger radiator (the old one was due anyway), and went through two non-factory viscous clutches (trying to avoid Nissan's extraordinary prices). Eventually, after the second viscous couplings failed (ie was not locking up at all), I replaced it with the factory one, and voila, no more problems. Yes, it certainly runs hotter than a standard diesel, but this clutch really kicks in, and even in the high 30's temperatures we've had this summer it hasn't run too high, and that includes towing down and back up Brown Mountain. After years of sweating on the temp gauge, I am much happier!!
I have also often thought that releasing some of the heat from under the bonnet would be a good idea, but cost etc has prohibited that. The louvres that used to be on the bonnets of racing cars (I"m talking vintage) would be excellent. I will investigate the GU bonnet scoop, so thanks for that tip.
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Follow Up By: David - Tuesday, Feb 11, 2003 at 11:17
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2003 at 11:17
I'm thinking of a turbo on my GQ too...
What brand did you fit and aside from the heat what's your overall opinion.
Surely they have to give you some guarantee re performance and suitability, ie: if it overheats all the time perhaps you should talk to consumer affairs..
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Follow Up By: Hendo - Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 00:21
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 00:21
The turbo was fitted when I bought the vehicle - it is a Luxons (made by Peter Luxon, now called Safari) so it has been there for the life of the vehicle. It goes great - not as quick as a good petrol or the newer turbo diesels, but when I first got it, it felt much stronger than my Maverick on LPG (the previous vehicle). And I get 15 - 16 litres/100km towing a heavy camper trailer, with a roofrack - kills a petrol in that department.
Also, I had the Berrima treatment on my previous viscous coupling, which improved it, but as soon as Reinhold saw it wasn't a factory coupling, he gave me the lecture about non-standard!! And, he was right. The list price for the Nissan part was $470 (ouch) but it has solved my problems. It cost me more than that over the years to buy non-standard units that didn't last or do the job.
In this instance, stay factory.
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Follow Up By: Nugget - Saturday, Feb 15, 2003 at 22:16
Saturday, Feb 15, 2003 at 22:16
I also have a GQ 4.2 diesel with 310000km just fitted a second hand safari / intercooler system I found for $1500. Done 5000km and have noticed an increase in temps but never above half way, even on the open road the other day in 41 degrees C at 115 - 120 kph. Haven't thrashed around in the sand dunes yet but am interested to see if that makes a difference. My viscous fan seems to be working fine because I can certainly hear it when it put the welly in. I also wonder if the intercooler makes a difference aswell.
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Reply By: Young - Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 10:15
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 10:15
Thanks for the comments so far guys.
I am lifting the back of the bonnet today - hopefully the extra airflow will help.
I had larger exhaust system installed at time turbo system was installed.
When vehicle went back to the Safari certified installer they adjusted the fuel flow to reduce the exhaust temperature.
Since then has certainly been an improvement, but as I said before I may as
well not have a turbo on it, because now it's got no better performance than non turbo.
Also had timing checked at last service.
Surprised that there are so many people with over heating problems on vehivles with turbos.
I was told that these problems only occur on vehicles in Far North Qld and that no where else do they have problems. It would be interesting to find out if these problems are generally with aftermarket systems - do factory systems have the same problem?
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Reply By: Young - Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 10:15
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 10:15
Thanks for the comments so far guys.
I am lifting the back of the bonnet today - hopefully the extra airflow will help.
I had larger exhaust system installed at time turbo system was installed.
When vehicle went back to the Safari certified installer they adjusted the fuel flow to reduce the exhaust temperature.
Since then has certainly been an improvement, but as I said before I may as
well not have a turbo on it, because now it's got no better performance than non turbo.
Also had timing checked at last service.
Surprised that there are so many people with over heating problems on vehivles with turbos.
I was told that these problems only occur on vehicles in Far North Qld and that no where else do they have problems. It would be interesting to find out if these problems are generally with aftermarket systems - do factory systems have the same problem?
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Reply By: chopper - Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 19:48
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003 at 19:48
I've got the GU scoop going onto the troopy next week. We've (my mechanic and I ) have found that if we keep the boost (fuel) down below 10psi the tempurature is manageble. There is a huge difference in operating temp between even 8 and 10 psi.
If my truck starts to geta little warm i back off slightly (say down to 95kph (7psi) and the themp drops quickly. My bigger concern is the temps that the dual batteries are exposed too.
The bonnet scoop is more for battery life than to lower operating temp, but will be very happy to achieve both.
BTW when we were having troubles initially, my mech got onto the 4wd hire mobs in town to see what they do, all of them somehow 'lock' in the viscous fan. We've done this and i do believe that it has made a difference.
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