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  1. 15th February 2012, 08:29 PM #1
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    Replacement radiator

    Hey guys i booked my disco in for a rad service because shes just rolled onto 200'000km, dropped her down at my local NATRAD and they've informed me that my radiator has a small leak and is corroded. She doesnt overheat and rides at ~3mm below half way on the temp guage.

    They've quoted me $825 for a recore, is it worth recoring? or buying a brand new radiator and does anyone recommend a brand or place to purchase from, i've seen those fenix radiators on ebay for $400 are they any good? i do a bit of offroading so i would like one that works for years to come.

    Cheers guys
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  2. 15th February 2012, 09:05 PM #2
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    Do an eBay search fog fenix radiators. Mine was around $400, alloy. Great service prompt delivery.
    I' use them again in a heart beat.
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  3. 15th February 2012, 09:08 PM #3
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    think you would buy an original/oem one for less than recore price.

    this web store will do one for less than you have had quoted.

    http://www.roverparts.com.au/radiato...iscovery_1?b=1
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  4. 15th February 2012, 09:18 PM #4
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    Cheapest OEM rad I could find was about $650 from memory.
    The V8 ones are heaps dearer than the diesel jobbies.
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  5. 15th February 2012, 09:23 PM #5
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    so the fenix ones are of good quality? i'll order one of those seems to be spot on at 400$ with free delivery on ebay and a 2 year warranty.

    Thanks for the quick replys guys
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  6. 15th February 2012, 09:31 PM #6
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    Mate, cools the motor well, I had some trouble fitting the shroud though. Cable tied the bottom corner, no dramas.
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  7. 16th February 2012, 05:06 PM #7
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    There was a thread on here about the end tanks splitting on those aluminium radiators.Just something to be aware of.
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  8. 16th February 2012, 07:15 PM #8
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    Discovery 1 Radiator at www.rimmerbros.co.uk

    for a uk option..
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  9. 16th February 2012, 07:25 PM #9
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    $400 will get you a radiator from

    http://http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Discovery-300-TDI-Radiator-New-Copper-Core-/250991367973?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item 3a70405725#ht_500wt_689
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  10. 16th February 2012, 11:41 PM #10
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    i'm after one for the v8 not the TDI mr ploppy nearly twice the price lol, i still haven't decided on the alloy one or just a standard replacement OEM spec. the rimmerbros after market one is $550 delivered but doesn't have any details about it, so i'll need to enquire.
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