Catastrophic radiator failure while 4x4ing

[glenhendry]

Where's the best place for me to get a radiator pronto in Brisbane and getting a fair deal?

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[glenhendry]

Engine still starts and sounds ok, thankfully.

[glenhendry]

Radiator is out of the car, looks ok apart from the crack in the top tank. I wonder if a radiator shop can replace the top tank only?

[BigJon]

I wonder if a radiator shop can replace the top tank only?

Providing a tank and o ring is available they will. In recent times I have found buying a complete radiator (for all sorts of cars, I am a mechanic) has only been about $20 more expensive than a new tank and a cleanout.

[wayneg]

You can now get them on ebay for less than $300 shipped.

Cant go past this one.....NEW RADIATOR LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER P38A INLET R/SIDE 4/4.6 LTR AT/MT | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-RADIATOR-LAND-ROVER-RANGE-ROVER-P38A-INLET-R-SIDE-4-4-6-LTR-AT-MT-/321023995981?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abe85704d)

[BusinessConnected]

Make sure you get the right one to suit your Vehicle :)

I've got 2 x of these in the last couple of weeks.... Ebay Seller is quick to ship... No problems/leaks with the Radiators at all.

[Hoges]

vehicle is 14yrs in July... I've had it for 7. just found small seam leak:mad: Then again I guess that's not a bad run. Thnx for lead on replacement. Just ordered one;)

[wayneg]

vehicle is 14yrs in July... I've had it for 7. just found small seam leak:mad: Then again I guess that's not a bad run. Thnx for lead on replacement. Just ordered one;)

Good idea to get a new rad. If you have a leak from the join between the tank and core it might be possible to get the crimps re tensioned to get it to re-seal
You then would have a spare.

[BusinessConnected]

It's one of those things... at ~$250 for a New One its just better off replacing I think... I thought the same about keeping one of my old ones as a spare... but I looked inside of them and thought better off it....

[parasnoop67]

Just had a new top tank on mine, $165.

New one next time. It's not very old but the two fans I've had blow up recently have put some big scars on it, but no leaks yet.

[glenhendry]

There is no water in the dipstick, or any other obvious signs of other damage. I do notice though, that the engine fan blade can be rocked forward and backward though, about 15-20mm!, and the movement is definitely in the VC mechanism rather than the water pump shaft. Is this normal? I doubt it. I am thinking about doing a new water pump and the VC at this same time. Thoughts?

Just trying to find a good price and availability of both those things locally. Id rather not wait for UK postage.

[BusinessConnected]

Be careful that the Metal Shroud for the Fan isn't cracked/bent... They can fail very easily...

[glenhendry]

My fan has no metal in it? Same with the radiator cowling/shroud - its all black plastic.

[Cannon]

you could try Land Rover Servicing Brisbane - Land Rover Spare Parts Brisbane - Welcome to MR Automotive, Redcliffe, Brisbane, Queensland (http://mrautomotive.com.au/) in redcliffe

[Hoges]

Glenhendry -PM sent
cheers

[Hoges]

vehicle is 14yrs in July... I've had it for 7. just found small seam leak:mad: Then again I guess that's not a bad run. Thnx for lead on replacement. Just ordered one;)

Sent details late Sunday afternoon to "Bob". Had SMS response later that evening and another early Monday morning requesting me to confirm RH outlet before he posted it from Sydney. Was at local PO this morning (Wed) at 8.15 when I cleared the PO box! Excellent service.

It appears to be very well constructed. In addition to the large plastic hex plug underside of bottom tank, there's also a 8 mm diameter fine thread plug with a butterfly head which screws into the (rear) vertical wall of the bottom tank.

[glenhendry]

Mine arrived today too from Bob, and I ordered on Monday, so I agree, very good service.

[wayneg]

Can you see where they were made? I had one with a lead seal marked "Made In UAE", Saudia Arabia. Now if they can`t make a good Rad suitable for hot conditions something is wrong with the world,
And as I said you cant go past the price of these.
Glen, Maybe time to fit a low coolant alarm, My sub $10 dollar effort is still working fine

[glenhendry]

I'm glad to report that she is running smooth and cool at a solid 84degC only going up a point or two at lights. Been mild days here lately in Bris though. OEM temp guage is sitting in its normal useless spot.

Hoorah!

Interestingly though, my LTFTs are at +10%, and I dont know if the recent incident is to blame.