Thread: Impressions of Aluminium Radiators

There are a couple of threads in the D2 Forum about the same question.

Simply..

Copper is a better thermal conductor
The copper unit has lasted a mighty long time

Re-core or go a larger core if you want a little bit more..

When you live in suburbia, the copper fins corrode rapidly due to the chemicals coming out of the exhaust of cars running unleaded fuel. A copper radiator used to last a lifetime. I know copper is a better electrical conductor bit I also know that aluminium is a better thermal conductor. My main concern was the plastic tank arrangement. If it can last in a landrover.
Also there's the consideration of $300 versus $1000.
I still need to do some shopping around on prices.

Not even close... copper slays it...


Copper still lasts a bloody long time even in suburbia..
A hose down regularly will help reduce this..

The attack is as described here: (and a solution)
http://www.pfonline.com/articles/cat...tive-radiators

Copper is over 3 times more expensive to buy than aluminium,,

Yeah. I am sceptical about the aluminium's longevity. I might just have to bite the bullet and shell out for a copper one.

The copper radiator in our D1 was still working under normal driving after 15.years when I replaced it as a precaution before a Simpson Desert trip. Cost $650 for a new one.

barney, please let us know who and where and---