The Dispatch | Expert | Scudo Hub

gmsk

Member

Registered: 2020-11-02

Posts: 11

What is this?

Hi everyone
This is my first post - spent a good few hours yesterday reading previous posts. Some really great stuff here. I'm glad I found it.

Got a 2003 Fiat scudo, 2.0 diesel - Can you tell me what this is, just behind the n/s wheel arch. Radiator/matrix? Looks like the bracket is a bit wobbly and has been secured using cable ties??

thanks

Last edited by gmsk (2020-11-02 17:20:19)

Casper

Member

From: East Lothian

Registered: 2015-12-20

Posts: 2,117

Re: What is this?

You park that in a swamp often? It looks like an oil cooler from a motorbike

gmsk

Member

Registered: 2020-11-02

Posts: 11

Re: What is this?

Thanks Casper. Yes, it's very dirty, I agree with you. Only just got the van, so giving it a good clean.
From what you said, I think it's the oil radiator. It wobbles a little so wondering if the brackets have rusted and hence the cable ties.
Assuming I can just hose this down as best I can and see if I can clean it? Pull out the rest of the gunk.. Perhaps someone can recommend a good cleaning product for underneath? Thank you.

kenbw2

Administrator

From: Preston

Registered: 2017-11-26

Posts: 1,273

Re: What is this?

I remember looking at fuel line diagrams that the 2.0 HDi has a fuel cooler in that location. Not sure why, maybe so it's a consistent temp going into the fuel pump?

---

2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9TD XUD9 Camper Conversion
1999 Citroen Dispatch 1.9D DW8 Disassembled Camper Conversion
1996 Peugeot 806 1.9TD XUD9 Spare vehicle
1998 Citroen Synergie 1.9TD XUD9 Snapped timing belt

gmsk

Member

Registered: 2020-11-02

Posts: 11

Re: What is this?

Thanks kenbw2, I think you are right - from what I can tell by searching the web, I think it's a diesel fuel cooler.
Used to cool fuel returning to the tank - and therefore reduce chances of condensing, causing excess moisture.. Which I'm guessing isn't great for fuel pumps / injectors?
Anyway I think its just two hose clips, so I'll take a closer look and see if it can be cleaned and secured.
Thanks again.

vaz2121

Member

From: Glasgow Living:~ SW. Scotland

Registered: 2015-08-31

Posts: 1,311

Re: What is this?

I'm with Casper and ken... it's some kind of cooler.................

I think Ken could be onto something as it appears to have a couple of small bore pipes coming off that area ...........
If so I'd think  securing it might be a priority as you don't want it falling off for one, but neither do you want it wobbling about with the possibility of fracturing a fuel line especially if semi ridged and starting to get a bit of age about them

Last edited by vaz2121 (2020-11-06 04:55:32)

JohanWinas

Member

From: Gothenburg, Sweden

Registered: 2019-08-21

Posts: 32

Re: What is this?

It is the diesel cooler. The diesel pump in the tank sends the fuel to the filter, then to the pump. This flow is the same at all times, regardless of how much fuel the engine uses.
What ever fuel the pump on the engine does not inject into the engine, gets sent back to the pump, as this has passed the injection pump it gets heated up.
So on the return it goes via that cooler unit. There should be a big plastic shroud around it to protect the fins and guide air into it.