Diesel engines
Cooling
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Forced-circulation liquid cooling with permanent coolant in a sealed, pressurised circuit.
The circuit mainly includes a water pump, a radiator and a heater matrix, an expansion tank, a thermostat, a water/oil heat exchanger and a radiator fan.
WATER PUMP
Water pump located on the timing side and driven by the accessory drive belt.
THERMOSTAT
Thermostat located in a housing mounted on the flywheel side.
EXPANSION TANK
Cap opening pressure: 1.4 bar.
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