Thread: RADIATOR RODDED

Originally Posted by RABBITS

G,day i was reading a question about the Engine hot but temp gauge cool and there was an answer saying he had his radiator RODDED and i am not sure what that means as i think i have the same problem as in the other fello in the other thread.The question about the engine being hot but the temp gauge being cool was posted about 9 this morning.Thanks RABBITS

It was me Rabbits.
Remove the Radiator yourself, take it to a radiator place, they will remove the tanks and rod the existing rods in your radiator, they are the water passages. In other words they poke a rod down them and unblock them, then resolder the tanks back on. Should be around $90-$100 for the job.

Thanks mate i will see if i can get this done tomorrow. RABBITS

Hi rabbit, having your radiator rodded means you take the radiator out and take it to a radiator repairer, they remove the end tanks and push rods down the channels and then flush to clean all the build up and muck out. Then the solder the tanks back on and presure test it. If your radiator is not rotted away it gives it a new lease on life. While your at it flush the engine, pipes and heater core then put a new thermistat and coolant. I just had mine done for $80 but can range for there to $150. It's a lot cheaper than a new radiator. Also look at the Viscous Fan as I also had to do that as well and all these car are getting older now.

Cheers, David.

I was to slow at typing, What "itsnotworthcomplaining" said would have been easier to type.

Thanks Dave.Mine also is a 96 Disco 1 auto it has a viscous fan and i belive it is working but i am going to the radiator joint tomorrow to get it sorted,so hopefuly myself and Sam d will be back on track.Now only have to sort the head lining out it has dropped and the exhaust out and i will be happy for now Thanks RABBITS!

Originally Posted by Landover

Hi rabbit, having your radiator rodded means you take the radiator out and take it to a radiator repairer, they remove the end tanks and push rods down the channels and then flush to clean all the build up and muck out. Then the solder the tanks back on and presure test it. If your radiator is not rotted away it gives it a new lease on life. While your at it flush the engine, pipes and heater core then put a new thermistat and coolant. I just had mine done for $80 but can range for there to $150. It's a lot cheaper than a new radiator. Also look at the Viscous Fan as I also had to do that as well and all these car are getting older now.

Cheers, David.

Where can you get this done for around the $100-$150 near the city. Ive been to 2 places in south Melbourne and both have said over $400 which is not far off a new radiator.

Cheers Timmy

Originally Posted by Timmy

Where can you get this done for around the $100-$150 near the city. Ive been to 2 places in south Melbourne and both have said over $400 which is not far off a new radiator.

Cheers Timmy

I got mine done at Essendon Radiator Services for $80. He was very helpful and new Land Rovers. He does the radiators for Romsey Land Rover. He's at 29 Moore Road Airport west. Call Dave on 9338 4642. This price was taking the radiator out myself and taking it to him.

I am not affiliated with them, just got good service and passing on info to help others.

Originally Posted by Timmy

Where can you get this done for around the $100-$150 near the city. Ive been to 2 places in south Melbourne and both have said over $400 which is not far off a new radiator.

Cheers Timmy

from my local guy here in doveton

400 for a complete reco 3 core
600 for a 4 core

and 80-90 rodded