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  1. 17th August 2014, 12:05 PM #1
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    Rodding verses new radiator

    My Defender gets hot occasionally, mostly when towing, but only a little and when I back off it doesn't get any hotter. My radiator has never been out since new (1998 326,000km) and I am wondering whether it would be more economical to have someone take it out and rod it, or just buy a new one and install it myself. I was thinking of an Allisport one, but there are similar ones for a third of the price.

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  2. 17th August 2014, 12:10 PM #2
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    I just noticed the title. Verses, as in music. I can't seem to edit the title.

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  3. 17th August 2014, 12:29 PM #3
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    If it is anything like the radiator in my 300tdi Discovery,about the same k's,you will find the cooling fins are disintegrating.Radiator mob here would only recore,ended up cheaper getting a new one.Shop around.
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    I'd take it to a radiator place and ask if they think it is in good enough condition to have it rodded.

    I've had good experiences with rodding my '95 radiator and getting the "tropical mod" done at the same time See here http://www.aulro.com/afvb/90-110-130...pical-mod.html
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  5. 18th August 2014, 12:13 PM #5
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    And replace the viscous hub,thermostat,flush etc. Pat
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