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JEFF DEFENDER 90



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United Kingdom 1989 Defender 90 300 Tdi PU Bonatti Grey
SEED NETS RADIATOR PROTECTION
ARE SEED NETS WORTH FITTING TO CROSS AFRICA
Post #915603 5th Aug 2021 11:00am
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camelman



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Only really if you are out in the bush ploughing through deep grass.
Otherwise you're just restricting airflow to the radiator. 
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JEFF DEFENDER 90



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thanks for the Answer, i fould a guy who fitted one and crossed the Kalahari Desert with one fitted 2000 miles and had no heat problems and it was 44 degress, so i dont think heat will be a issue, so i think thats a road test and a half ??
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camelman



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I spent a lot of time in the Kalahari, Namib and the Okavango as part of a Cape Town to Nordkapp trip. I'd fit the seed nets when needed otherwise they're just collecting bugs. 
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JEFF DEFENDER 90



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thanks very much, i found a guy in Surrey that sells them,
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jddisco200tdi



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Here in Australia you do need a cover to the radiator for some of our deserts. Grass seeds are the main thing to stop.
Anything like shade cloth does restrict air flow. I use window flyscreen netting, and only install it when I get to the area it is required. Another thing to watch out for is grass collecting above bash plates. It can catch fire quite easily. Regards

John D - Defender 110 2.4
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camelman



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^^^^ Like the man says...
https://www.club4x4.com.au/4x4s-grass-fire-risks-need-know/


https://blog.tracks4africa.co.za/the-danger-of-long-grass/



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JEFF DEFENDER 90



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Thanks, very useful infomation guys.
Post #915772 6th Aug 2021 12:35pm
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