gazzaw Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I am about to fit, onto the front grille, a condenser to my radiator for desert work. Does anyone know how best to use it, should it be part filled with cold water to help steam condense inside or is it left empty as an overflow? Is there any literature about it in any sort of manual? Thanks Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Normaly you would fill to about 1/4 with cold water. Make sure your in pipe is below the level of the fluid in the condenser. As the coolant expands it blows off and is cooled, as the engine cools and the coolant contracts, then a partial vacum is created drawing the contents of the condenser back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Ok that sounds good. always wondered why they were needed can anyone explain please. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 Thank you, explains it all gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 If the vehicle is operating in very hot climates, such as Desert, low speed high revs or running stationary, no air flow over the rad, then a condenser could be needed. Modern antifreeze also acts as a summer coolant, plus modern oils have a greater cooling effect so not nessacary. Even older non pressured systems such as The Dodge, rarley need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 The jeep will be going to the sahara next year so it will be required. thanks Gary check out www.wdrg.org for more details of trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 The jeep will be going to the sahara next year so it will be required. thanks Gary check out www.wdrg.org for more details of trip Get the system fully serviced. Radiator needs to be absolutley clean, and presure tested. Have the engine water channels flushed. Use only distilled water and anti freeze. This will also inhibit rust. You are going to be running in extreme conditions try the various expedition sites, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Thanks, new radiator fitted and will be totally flushing out everything etc before trip. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Sand tyres may be a good idea? Don't forget camera and vidieo!:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thanks for all Re Exped - see www.wdrg.org and you will get idea -once we manage to secure a funder/sponsor in this country - the KIWIs (other 1/2 of trip) are sorted with all sorts of support but we are struggling. There is a professional film crew making a documentary re same on our trip too! Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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