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That's great news Andrew. Which Silverton Radiators branch do I go to? The colt radiator I got was from Silverton. The told me that they could not help me. The branches I tried were Edenvale and Knights.
I would definitely go that route if the pricing is not too exorbitant. Makes a lot of sense. Thank you for the heads up.

Speak to Rudi at Silverton Strijdom Park +27 11 792 5175

Thanks again Andrew. Will give him a call early AM when they are open.

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Things keep getting better. The price of the Radiator is coming down. Silverton Strijdom park are going to make me a radiator with a 55mm core for less than R6k.

The original core thickness was 35mm. I was quoted for a 42mm and 55mm core.
Andrew thank you very much for pointing me to Silverton Strijdom park. Not only will I be getting a better price but also a bigger radiator.

[andrew.ashton]

Things keep getting better. The price of the Radiator is coming down. Silverton Strijdom park are going to make me a radiator with a 55mm core for less than R6k.

The original core thickness was 35mm. I was quoted for a 42mm and 55mm core.
Andrew thank you very much for pointing me to Silverton Strijdom park. Not only will I be getting a better price but also a bigger radiator.

Good news! Happy I could direct you suitably.
NB if you really WANT a drain tap in the lower tank (per the OEM design) you may need to specifically tell Rudi before he makes it - by default he omits this because he believes it is just another potential point from which to lose coolant.

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This project, it seems will be bigger than initially invisaged. Where to draw the line and what compromises to make are difficult decisions. Each time I look at the vehicle there is some aspect that I would like to improve upon to make it cool, but more so reliable for the next many years.

So I have already committed to the engine rebuild with all the necessary ancillaries refurbished. I have also decided to make the engine look pretty by painting the block in Mitsu Red and powder coating, anodizing and polishing things like alternator, starter motor , tappit covers, pumps, piping and exhaust/ turbo etc. Doing a bit of research on quality hi-temp paints ATM.

So now that we have a pretty engine it is pointless to fit it to a shabby gearbox and transfer box and and and..... So Hmmm... Do I just take a spray gun to it ?? Will still decide on this. Might just strip and check the condition of the CV joints and replace seals.

I checked the suspension because I wanted to pretty the springs and brake calipers. Found the shocks leaking and the bushes shot. Pics show the worn bushing on the shocks. Don't know how this managed to get through COR but any way it needs to be sorted. So now I wonder how is the rest of the suspension?

This vehicle has twin batteries fitted. It also has a (as I am told) a long range tank fitted ( 115l) it also has some plastic things fitted inside the rear springs that are disintegrating. I am told this was for towing. They will have to be removed, Will tackle that when I get to the rear suspension in a month or so.
So I do not know if any modifications were made to the front suspension. With regards to lift or torsion. Will most probably end up replace ball joints, tie rod ends and all bushes. Should I be going for standard replacement? Will do some investigating what will suite my needs and budget.

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Moving back to the comfort of the vehicle, the air conditioner compressor needed to be sorted. Checked out a few importers of compressors and guess what? The one I have is not easily available. So now a recon unit or repair, or part new/some old part is on the cards. This was something I was aweare of prior to the overheat. So because the old unit was seized I removed the two aircon radiators and have all the peripherals flushed and checked for function. Great opportunity to fix the scrubby hosing in the engine bay.

Hmmm.. Talking about scrubby hoseing/piping... I suppose the hydraulics piping for the steering will also need replacing.

We just seem to go on and on from one thing to the next.

Anyway, I will do my best to make this build what my little pocket can afford in the next lots of months.

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Andrew, I ended up not getting Silverton to build me a radiator. Once again thank you for the pointer, appreciated.
The morning I was to take the radiator to Silverton my son reminded me of one of our customers that owns a radiator business, "Thermo Radiators". Gave Cisco a call and he did me a special deal and built me the radiator with a 49mm copper core and brass tanks for R3000.00. I don't think they deal directly with the public, but anyway, a saving I am pleased with. So I collected the radiator yesterday and checked that the fan housings and mountings fit. All OK.

Also collected the turbo that I had sent in for checking and service. The turbo was also overhauled with new bushes, shafts and impeller/turbine etc.

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The reconditioned turbo. Now wrapped up in it's plastic bag to avoid dust, awaiting the rebuild.

The Radiator.

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My carer path from the mid 1970'S to the mid 1990'S involved automotive instrumentation. This involvement was a association with the then VDO instruments sales manager before the control instruments merger, Trevor Kessel. Trevor left VDO and started his own business, Safe Stop.

I phoned Trevor and had a long conversation on fail safe engine protection with him. The issues discussed were how far to go with engine protection and what is the best, cost effective way of protecting the engine. Do I just monitor temperature and coolant level? Do I include oil pressure and level? How do I handle turbo protection in the case of engine shutdown due to overheating as there will be a conflict where the turbo protection will not allow the engine to shut down.



Entwined into this discussion the exhaust temperature monitoring was discussed. This was because of my concern into cracking exhaust manifolds. We got very technical as to the means and where the temperature should be measured. Should a pyrometer or thermocouple be used?

Will ponder on the engine protection and options best for my Pajero.

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Here are some pix of the new Cylinder head I talked about earlier in the thread. One thing I noticed is that there are no studs for the exhaust manifold. Will have to acquire new ones. Also there were some ceramic "things" on the old head. I was told that the head could not be skimmed due to these ceramic "things".

The new head in it's box along with the new set of fasteners.

The new head out the box showing all four views.

Would like to keep the nice aluminium look and finish. Any ideas on a product to paint/coat with?

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Pulled the motor out today. What a job. Main issue was the thrust bearing clip was fastened/gummed up to the clutch pressure plate. So each time we tried to part the engine and gearbox the thrust bearing was pulling the engine back. Will post pix of the engine out in the morning. Will also strip the engine tomorrow.