- Full size Intercooler
- Kenlowe Fan
- Propshaft & Flange
- Hand Winches
- Split charge relay
- Re-building a Caliper
- Noise Killer

Kenlowe (page 3)

Does it work?

Main question off course is does it work? So far the cooling has been excellent and it does not switch on at all. For some reason the Tdi does run quite cool, much cooler than the 2,5TD and Series engine. It switched on while entering the city after doing some fast motorway driving. You could see the temerature drop after a while.

The complete set up is much more efficient now. The Kenlowe does cover the complete radiator and airflow is much better compared to the old visco unit. There is also no waste of airflow through the gap left of the radiator. (were the old intercooler was fitted).

The engine bay looks much better too since the cowl has been removed. For emergencies I do keep the visco fan in the back.

The only dangerous bit is the operation, if for some reason anything fails, thermostat, wire, fuse etc. it will not work and your engine might overheat. For tropical / African conditions I only recommend it as an auxiliary item.

So if you do not monitor the temperatue gauge you might end up with an overheated engine. I do, as a routine, check my gauges every few seconds but supose not everybody is doing that. So if you fit a eletric fan as a full replacement make sure all wires are properly connected. sealed and tightened and recheck it's operation regularly.

Economy & noise:

There should be some kind of improvement in fuel economy and there should also be less engine noise. The noise reduction is best noticed on petrol powered vehicles.

Usefull link: www.kenlowe.com

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