Engine Cooling: Description: Separator
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| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hose connection - Coolant expansion tank |
| 2 | Hose connection - Exhaust manifold |
| 3 | Hose connection - Turbocharger |
| 4 | Hose connection - Thermostatic Valve - Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler |
| 5 | Hose connection - Auxiliary coolant pump |
The separator is a swirl pot, which is required for the active degas of the cooling system. Due to the higher position of the engine, the separator creates a vortex in the engine coolant. As a result, the gasses from the engine coolant are transferred to the coolant expansion tank.
The separator also provides an engine coolant feed for the turbocharger.