PRT Benefits/Problems

[beefio]

Is it worth fitting a PRT?

What are the benefits?

Any potential issues?

Any additional parts required, how much labour is involved?

Cheers

[beefio]

Can we fit a LAND ROVER DISCOVERY PRT - PEM100990 to an F?

[mgtfnut]

Lots and lots of debate years ago on this forum and the earlier forum version - how long have you got

Normally, if all in order with the system, everything will be fine - sort of.

The PRT does alleviate some of the quirks of the Metro system which was designed around a small coolant volume on a FWD car.

I shifted my thermostat back in 2006 to under the washer bottle, and altered the distribution of the coolant flow using OEM plastic bits, Y pieces etc.

I also fitted a post engine shut down coolant circulation pump running for 18 minutes to stop excessive heat build up in the head and give a more gradual cool down. I also fiddled with the jiggle valve to make it work as intended.

The result - no idea The car has been stuck in motorway traffic jams in blazing heat, wizzed over the Stelvio and around the Italian lakes with no issues at all. I'm sure a bog standard car would have been just as reliable - who knows

[mgtfnut]

Found this in old forum:
https://fregister.proboards.com/thread/3496/front-prt

Mmm, can't remember how to Old forum, around Nov 2006.

[beefio]

Appreciate the input Jerry!

[Chris Tideswell]

Personally, having watched the debate for the best part of 20 years I’ve come to the conclusion that there is little discernible benefit in retro fitting PRT to an F/TF.

[beefio]

Thanks Chris, on that basis I’ll save the time and energy!