Ninian Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hi, Decided to remove the above to see if I could fit some sort of metal mesh behind it to protect the radiators but it appears to go behind the mudguards. If anyone has done this, do the mudguards need removing to remove the grill. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve928 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 X250 or X290? I can help with the latter, as in the picture, but not the former Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 But why? There must be thousands of Ducatos on the road all over Europe with no additional mesh protection for the rads. Have you become aware of numerous reports of radiators damaged by flying debris? I ask, because interposing mesh seems to me inevitably to restrict airflow over the rads at speed (and the mesh may also collect insects, further restricting airflow). I understand your logic, but just wonder if you might eliminate what I think is a low risk, only to substitute an overheating risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninian Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Hi Brian, It was just a thought probably being over protective. But I've no interest in dismantling the front of the van since it's been OK since new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 These links refer https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/front-centre-grill-removal.164467/ https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/ducato-front-grill-removal.177443/ https://forums.motorhomefacts.com/149-fiat-ducato/115995-front-bumper-grill.html Ebay adverts for the upper front grille section of Ducato X250s suggest that the unit should come out without needing to remove the wings or headlamps. Protective stainless-steel ‘meshes’ are marketed that can be fitted externally, either as a complete set https://www.zunsport.com/en/fiat-grilles/Fiat-Ducato-3rd-Gen-Front-Grille-Set or as separate sections https://www.zunsport.com/en/fiat-grilles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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