Helton for GU Patrol 3.0L TD
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 20, 2003 at 23:42
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Phil P
Hi all,
Just a couple of questions in relation to the GU Patrol & Helton Heat Exchanger.
http://www.helton.com.au
Q1: To order the Helton Heat Exchanger you need to specify the heater hose size.
The 2 choices are
3/4" T piece connector for parallel fitting of heat exchanger to vehicles with 3/4" hose.
5/8" T piece connector for parallel fitting of heat exchanger to vehicles with 5/8" hose.
Does anyone know what size is required ?
Q2: Has anyone installed one of these units in the 3.0L TD Patrol ? Could you please provide some
feedback regarding how
well it works, any change to the Temp Guage after fitting the Helton, did you run it in Parallel as suggested ? any other tips ?
Thanks
Phil P
Reply By: mark - Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 14:43
Monday, Jul 21, 2003 at 14:43
Hey Phil P,
I have just fitted a helton heat exchanger to my 2003 3lt T D.
All is not as it seems under the bonnet.
The heater hoses closet to the engine block are 3/4 and then tapers down to 5/8 at the entry into the fire wall. even though the outside diameter of the hose stays the same. Be warned that if you intend to cut these hoses they are very very exspensive about $140 a pair.
Also the patrol does not run as hot as your landcruisers so you will need the hot water unit not the standard one.
If you want the in depth particulars of how i fitted it, would be happy to help.
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Follow Up By: Phil P - Thursday, Jul 24, 2003 at 21:19
Thursday, Jul 24, 2003 at 21:19
Hi Mark,
I have ordered the Helton Unit, my Patrol has ABS & a Dual Battery System. The Helton was the smallest unit I could find.
Where did you mount your unit ? could you send any Pics ? Any other tips ?
Thanks
Phil P
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