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v8bitsa



Member Since: 02 Oct 2023
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Help identifying v8 fan shroud to improve cooling?
Hi there, I'm trying to identify the correct cooling shroud piece I need to find to improve the cooling of my v8 "Defender" a bit more.

I say "Defender" in quotes because it's actually a bit of a hybrid with a shortened RRC frame, with a newer defender body on top.

Now from the pics I'm guessing that when this conversion was done, the engine is actually a bit further back than usually expected, which I aim to improve with a extension to the rad shroud / fan cowl however it'd be much better if I could also fit what I am assuming is missing at the top of the shroud/cowl.

If anyone can identify a suitable part number I'd really appreciate it!

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Post #1009702 2nd Oct 2023 9:53am
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Linds Hanson



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Looks like the standard Discovery/RRC 3.9/4.2 MA on cowling, similar part was used on the NAS and Aniversary 4.0L Defenders too ESR3226
Post #1009712 2nd Oct 2023 11:03am
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Lodelaner



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Agree with Linds Hanson. Should look like this.


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Post #1009716 2nd Oct 2023 11:20am
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v8bitsa



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Brilliant, thanks both! BTW, does the fan look far back to you also?
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Linds Hanson



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It does look slightly further back, the cowling only just clears the alternator when the engine is in the correct position. Is your gearbox/transfer box on the correct V8 mounting brackets?
Post #1009920 3rd Oct 2023 4:48pm
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