radiator for p38

[2door grover]

well its happened, i just found out this morning that the radiator in my car is leaking from the tanks. i have been waiting for this to happen because it's been in the car from new.

where have people got there new radiators from and how much? is there any out there with out plastic tanks on them?

[p38arover]

Buy genuine - or get one custom made, maybe from http://www.aussiedesertcooler.com.au/

[wayneg]

I just replaced mine ( late) with a new one from the UK. Cost around A$335 including fedex ship depending on exchange rate, took 6 days to get here. Is yours early or late type? inlet / outlet on same or opposite sides. Let me know and I will point you to the source.

[Junosi]

Cost around A$335 including fedex ship depending on exchange rate

Have you got any more info on that ? (ie where/who from etc) I'd be keen to do the same deal for a new radiator.

[wayneg]

Have you got any more info on that ? (ie where/who from etc) I'd be keen to do the same deal for a new radiator.
What type of RAD, older or newer ????????????????????/

[2door grover]

p38arover i was thinking about them. i have used them before with there 3 bypass radiator and it worked well

wayneg its a early type, 1995

jezzaol thanks but i'll just go new

[Junosi]

Mines early type also - '95

[p38arover]

I would have gone Aussie Desert, too, had I the foresight to send them an old radiator to copy whilst I was getting my engine rebuilt.

If you lived nearby, I could lend you a radiator whilst you get yours copied.

[wayneg]

Here is the Early one for sale NOW.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-RANGE-ROVER-P38-4-0-4-6-RADIATOR-NEW-71704_W0QQitemZ400104689149QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C arsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5d28190dfd

Cost at todays exchange will be around A$365 all up delivered. The guy has put his shipping up from 75 to 100 pounds since I got mine. I tried very hard to get him to deduct the VAT (GST) but he would not, you could try again its worth 17.5% and he should not charge it. Even with the VAT its a great price for a new rad. Email the guy before you commit to see if the postage and VAT can be altered

[RR P38]

I had a slight leak in my top radiator cover at the over flow fitting back to the expansion tank.
Being inquisitive i popped the top plastic tank off.
Well blow me down it was near on clean 2 tubes had some drilling swarf in them one would have been blocked 80% the other 30%. A small amount of sediment was around the seal other than that she was clean as a whistle.
This is a 15 year old radiator.
The problem with the top tank was that i think i leaned on the fitting and it must have very slightly cracked it didnt leak as such just formed a bubble about 1-2mm in diameter.
I bought a new radiator thinking it would be old and knackered as it turned out it is not.
Is it possible to get new/second hand top tanks???

[dean.dallwitz]

Just bought one from island 4x4 in Uk
75 quid. Freight is about same