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  1. 17th March 2013, 11:27 AM #1
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    Catastrophic radiator failure while 4x4ing

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





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  2. 17th March 2013, 11:32 AM #2
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    Engine still starts and sounds ok, thankfully.
    Now: 2005 L322 Vogue 4.4 M62TU (Black)
    Before: 2000 P38A HSE 4.6 - stately capability | 2008 Kluger KX-S | 2004 Forester | 2000 Yamaha XJR1300 | 1993 VR Calais | 1974 HQ Statesman - 308 V8 | HT | HK
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  3. 17th March 2013, 01:42 PM #3
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    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?
    Now: 2005 L322 Vogue 4.4 M62TU (Black)
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    Quote Originally Posted by glenhendry View Post
    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.
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  5. 17th March 2013, 02:41 PM #5
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    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
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  6. 17th March 2013, 03:07 PM #6
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    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.
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  7. 17th March 2013, 05:56 PM #7
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    vehicle is 14yrs in July... I've had it for 7. just found small seam leak Then again I guess that's not a bad run. Thnx for lead on replacement. Just ordered one
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoges View Post
    vehicle is 14yrs in July... I've had it for 7. just found small seam leak 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.
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  9. 17th March 2013, 07:12 PM #9
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    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....
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    radiator

    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.
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