Thanks Gary, that will help massively, just need to translate the various flow routes onto my diesel properly, but from my initial look it seems to confirm the top hose is the way to go.
I was expecting top-hose, because the engine picks up its coolant water via the bottom hose. If I return directly into the bottom hose then there would be a path directly from the back of the head (hot), via the heater matrix (potentially minimal/no cooling), and directly back into the engine again (still rather warm) via the bottom hose. Good for warming up the engine when cold, but there is already a bypass hose in place for this purpose. Also, the area around the bottom hose is getting rather crowded. Getting another pipe through would be tricky. =o) TonyV. On Jun 21, 9:36 pm, Gary <[email protected]> wrote: > does this help? > > http://www.emeng.gentlyhosting.co.uk/Cooling/Part1.htm > > Qless > > On 21/06/2012 12:27, TonyV wrote: > > > > > > > > > Work still progressing on my Quantum Saloon TDi with the Endura DE > > engine. > > It's going OK, although inevitably everything is taking much longer > > than I'd like. > > > Radiator is in and fitted, I've used a new aluminium one from a Nissan > > 180SX turbo, uprated for racing and a complete bargain on ebay. It > > does -just- fit into the available space. If that doesn't cool it, > > nothing will! > > > However, I've managed to confuddle myself over the pipe routing for > > the heater. > > > There's a take-off pipe from the back of the cylinder head - clearly > > intended for the heater. No problem with that. > > > But where should the heater outlet pipe go? > > I can't find the radiator hoses from the Mondeo to confirm, but I'm > > thinking it might be intended to tee into the radiator top hose. > > Can anybody confirm this? > > > Tony. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
