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Zetec engine cooling diagram
Daf - 12/12/17 at 04:51 PM

Afternoon folks, whilst I had 5 minutes to spare I knocked up a quick sketch showing how I have my cooling system configured on my Zetec engine.

Coloured bits represent silicone hose, grey bits represent solid pipes.

Thought it might be a useful picture - feel free to use wherever you want




[Edited on 12/12/17 by Daf]

[Edited on 13/12/17 by Daf]

HowardB - 12/12/17 at 05:19 PM

that's handy

thanks

theduck - 12/12/17 at 06:01 PM

Superb diagram and what great community spirit!

gremlin1234 - 12/12/17 at 06:17 PM

nice diagram; but a request...
could you please add the filler / pressure cap location/s

[Edited on 12/12/17 by gremlin1234]

[Edited on 12/12/17 by gremlin1234]

bonzoronnie - 12/12/17 at 06:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theduck
Superb diagram and what great community spirit!



Agreed, true community spirit.

Daf - 12/12/17 at 06:53 PM

quote:
Originally posted by gremlin1234
nice diagram; but a request...
could you please add the filler / pressure cap location/s

[Edited on 12/12/17 by gremlin1234]

[Edited on 12/12/17 by gremlin1234]


By all means, when I've put the kids to bed I'll ammend accordingly - it would be my pleasure. After all the picture is free for all to use.

Daf - 12/12/17 at 08:06 PM

There we go - updates made to original picture, I have also added a couple of annotations. I hope it's of use to you all.

James24785 - 12/12/17 at 08:28 PM

This is what forums are all about. People willing to help others

They're just a bit pointless otherwise

Barksavon - 12/12/17 at 08:34 PM

Is this accurate for the ST170 engine too?
Thanks
Ian

Daf - 12/12/17 at 08:44 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Barksavon
Is this accurate for the ST170 engine too?
Thanks
Ian


Certainly is - the st170 is a glorified zetec blacktop engine

Bluemoon - 13/12/17 at 09:55 AM

Might be helpful to label "heater bypass" hose...

Dan

Daf - 13/12/17 at 10:19 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Bluemoon
Might be helpful to label "heater bypass" hose...

Dan


Done

ttalps2000 - 14/12/17 at 08:36 AM

I am now running a similar setup. However the outlet from the header tank is T'd into the bypass hose from the thermostat housing and the heater is in there too! I don't run the rad bypass as my rad doesn't have one!

Had it on the rollers yesterday and it performed very well cooling wise and the temp stayed as it should do with only a small fan in the front nose to blast air in

Daf - 14/12/17 at 09:25 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ttalps2000
I am now running a similar setup. However the outlet from the header tank is T'd into the bypass hose from the thermostat housing and the heater is in there too! I don't run the rad bypass as my rad doesn't have one!

Had it on the rollers yesterday and it performed very well cooling wise and the temp stayed as it should do with only a small fan in the front nose to blast air in


Glad you have it sorted - rolling road is always a good test for your cooling system!

ttalps2000 - 14/12/17 at 09:50 AM

it did creep up a little when doing full power runs, but pulling 7k rpm with no air flow over it is going to make it warm up a little more than being on the road!

ste - 21/1/18 at 09:05 PM

Is there any chance you could do a version for a car fitted with a heater please? Thanks in advance