Can I fit fogs to my car

maxxpump · 1st March 2016, 10:09

Hello all I've got a MK1 Oct 2001 build 75 Diesel Auto is it possible to do the above? Is it possible I've got the newer auto box cooler on my car from operation drive? Just was interested without having to rip apart my car.

thomas 75 connie · 1st March 2016, 10:20

If you look at where the passenger side foglight is.
If there is a vent then its an earlier type( thats what was on my old tourer diesel)

maxxpump · 1st March 2016, 13:35

I've done the research and looked at the motor and found I can't as I have the early cooler fitted to my car, which ultimately sucks as I wanted something to reduce the poor visibility while driving in fog.

Will look to upgrade my headlights to projectors instead and will then see were to go from there

klarzy · 1st March 2016, 13:48

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Originally Posted by maxxpump

I've done the research and looked at the motor and found I can't as I have the early cooler fitted to my car, which ultimately sucks as I wanted something to reduce the poor visibility while driving in fog.

Will look to upgrade my headlights to projectors instead and will then see were to go from there

I have the cooler and fogs.... Never an issue...

maxxpump · 1st March 2016, 16:19

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Originally Posted by klarzy.com

I have the cooler and fogs.... Never an issue...

What the mk1 cooler? with a an mk1 diesel automatic? It states they are not compatible on rimmers website, they would be well cool i they did fit mind, what's the clearance like between the lamp and the cooler? I would buy a set and edit them to get them to fit if I can as fogs would be an excellent addition to my car but if they foul the gearbox oil cooler it not worth spending the £££ on the kit to find they don't fit!

klarzy · 1st March 2016, 16:36

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Originally Posted by maxxpump

What the mk1 cooler? with a an mk1 diesel automatic? It states they are not compatible on rimmers website, they would be well cool i they did fit mind, what's the clearance like between the lamp and the cooler? I would buy a set and edit them to get them to fit if I can as fogs would be an excellent addition to my car but if they foul the gearbox oil cooler it not worth spending the £££ on the kit to find they don't fit!

I had no issue getting them in... Plenty o room

Sebastienclement · 1st March 2016, 18:34

They fit fine. Done the same on mine.

badrover · 1st March 2016, 19:03

My understanding is that yes, they will fit no problem but one of the fog light blanks is actually a duct that directs ram air to the cooler when the car is in motion. If you fit fogs then you block this and air flow to the cooler is restricted. However, many auto owners fit them without issue. My 1.8t auto is the same arrangement. When I fitted fogs, I noticed that the transmission cooler fan would operate on longer runs or uphill climbs so in my case it did raise the transmission oil temp. Consequently I removed the fogs. I don't know if the cdt has a fan though or whether the trans oil gets as hot, as the standard cdt is far less powerful than the 1.8t.
So basically it's not a case of them not physically fitting due to the cooler being in the way, its just that rover chose to channel the air to the early type cooler through the fog lamp duct, hence the later cooler was a different design to allow fogs to be fitted without restricting the air flow.

klarzy · 1st March 2016, 19:56

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Originally Posted by badrover

My understanding is that yes, they will fit no problem but one of the fog light blanks is actually a duct that directs ram air to the cooler when the car is in motion. If you fit fogs then you block this and air flow to the cooler is restricted. However, many auto owners fit them without issue. My 1.8t auto is the same arrangement. When I fitted fogs, I noticed that the transmission cooler fan would operate on longer runs or uphill climbs so in my case it did raise the transmission oil temp. Consequently I removed the fogs. I don't know if the cdt has a fan though or whether the trans oil gets as hot, as the standard cdt is far less powerful than the 1.8t.
So basically it's not a case of them not physically fitting due to the cooler being in the way, its just that rover chose to channel the air to the early type cooler through the fog lamp duct, hence the later cooler was a different design to allow fogs to be fitted without restricting the air flow.

there's more than one way to get air flow in there...

Gareth.Richards · 1st March 2016, 20:06

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Originally Posted by klarzy.com

I have the cooler and fogs.... Never an issue...

Same here, even found the wiring loom connector behind the nearside headlight.
Gareth

1st March 2016, 10:09	#1
maxxpump Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 215 Thanked 244 Times in 205 Posts	Can I fit fogs to my car Hello all I've got a MK1 Oct 2001 build 75 Diesel Auto is it possible to do the above? Is it possible I've got the newer auto box cooler on my car from operation drive? Just was interested without having to rip apart my car. __________________ Mods done: 160 upgrade, EGR bypass, Viton "O" rings, Fitted 16" unions, cleaned manifold, uprated air filter, fog lights, better bulbs, upgraded ICE and full speaker set up.

1st March 2016, 13:35	#3
maxxpump Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 215 Thanked 244 Times in 205 Posts	I've done the research and looked at the motor and found I can't as I have the early cooler fitted to my car, which ultimately sucks as I wanted something to reduce the poor visibility while driving in fog. Will look to upgrade my headlights to projectors instead and will then see were to go from there __________________ Mods done: 160 upgrade, EGR bypass, Viton "O" rings, Fitted 16" unions, cleaned manifold, uprated air filter, fog lights, better bulbs, upgraded ICE and full speaker set up.

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badrover Gets stuck in 75 club se tourer,75 cdt tourer connie se, 75 dealer launch Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: cheshire Posts: 536 Thanks: 79 Thanked 97 Times in 73 Posts	My understanding is that yes, they will fit no problem but one of the fog light blanks is actually a duct that directs ram air to the cooler when the car is in motion. If you fit fogs then you block this and air flow to the cooler is restricted. However, many auto owners fit them without issue. My 1.8t auto is the same arrangement. When I fitted fogs, I noticed that the transmission cooler fan would operate on longer runs or uphill climbs so in my case it did raise the transmission oil temp. Consequently I removed the fogs. I don't know if the cdt has a fan though or whether the trans oil gets as hot, as the standard cdt is far less powerful than the 1.8t. So basically it's not a case of them not physically fitting due to the cooler being in the way, its just that rover chose to channel the air to the early type cooler through the fog lamp duct, hence the later cooler was a different design to allow fogs to be fitted without restricting the air flow. Last edited by badrover; 1st March 2016 at 19:09..

1st March 2016, 10:20	#2
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	If you look at where the passenger side foglight is. If there is a vent then its an earlier type( thats what was on my old tourer diesel)

1st March 2016, 18:34	#7
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	They fit fine. Done the same on mine.