PRT Benefits/Problems
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PRT Benefits/Problems
Is it worth fitting a PRT?
What are the benefits?
Any potential issues?
Any additional parts required, how much labour is involved?
Cheers
What are the benefits?
Any potential issues?
Any additional parts required, how much labour is involved?
Cheers
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Re: PRT Benefits/Problems
Can we fit a LAND ROVER DISCOVERY PRT - PEM100990 to an F?
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Re: PRT Benefits/Problems
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
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
Jerry
MG TF 135 - 100k
Suzuki SJ 413 - 309k
Skoda Yeti SE 110 4x4 - 131k
MG TF 135 - 100k
Suzuki SJ 413 - 309k
Skoda Yeti SE 110 4x4 - 131k
- mgtfnut
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Re: PRT Benefits/Problems
Found this in old forum:
https://fregister.proboards.com/thread/3496/front-prt
Mmm, can't remember how to Old forum, around Nov 2006.
https://fregister.proboards.com/thread/3496/front-prt
Mmm, can't remember how to Old forum, around Nov 2006.
Jerry
MG TF 135 - 100k
Suzuki SJ 413 - 309k
Skoda Yeti SE 110 4x4 - 131k
MG TF 135 - 100k
Suzuki SJ 413 - 309k
Skoda Yeti SE 110 4x4 - 131k
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Re: PRT Benefits/Problems
Appreciate the input Jerry!
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Re: PRT Benefits/Problems
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.
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Re: PRT Benefits/Problems
Thanks Chris, on that basis I’ll save the time and energy!