Thread: 300tdi radiator

I got mine from paddocks in the UK, cheaper than anywhere is AUS including shipping, its been fine since install

Part number BTP2275 , is the same for both 300 TDi, Discovery and Defender.
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Serg,go genuine and get the baffle hole patched,also replace the rubber mounting grommets.If the last core lasted 100K you make have an electrolisis issue,are you using OAT or Glycol?,everyone knows my thoughts on OAT as that could also cause the core to corrode. Pat

Thanks guys. Pat, as im in a bit of a rush,(truck at mechanincs getting timing belt done and I said to remove and rod rad......thats when the fins were coming off in his hands) I ended up getting a local made core (Copper)...as in made on the Gold Coast. Red Back is the brand. This is through Red Devil, what sold me was the guy told me, with out any promting about the baffle on the LR rads and to braze it shut. I rang Car Craft, and MR Automotive, both good prices and both ex UK but I could not be sure of origin....

as for coolant, I had Tectaloy (glycol) in it after blknight fixed a p gasket, about 15000k ago. Before that I dont know? as far as corsoion...this is external not internal and I go to the beach about 3-4 times a week to surf.....you should see some of the cast alloy corrosion that comes through pefectly sound paint/powder coating.... and door bottoms are vented as is my footwell

I am getting one from th eUK when I upgrade mine, it will come from alisport. They are full alloy and have a bigger capicity.

You might be supprised how quick they can get here if you can go without for a few days.

Hope this helps

Tony

thanks Tony, I only have my truck and it tows my work trailer so time is money. As for alloy, Im not sold...I believe that copper is a better heat disapater?? and with LR known loose current in coolant Im not sure they would last any longer?? How is it bigger?

Originally Posted by uninformed

thanks Tony, I only have my truck and it tows my work trailer so time is money. As for alloy, Im not sold...I believe that copper is a better heat disapater?? and with LR known loose current in coolant Im not sure they would last any longer?? How is it bigger?

More volume, more water/coolant. Alisport make all race and touring stuff. Worth a look on the web.

You just have to earth them well, apparently. Send them an email, very helpfull. I am also going to get a bigger intercooler from them.

Originally Posted by tonic

More volume, more water/coolant. Alisport make all race and touring stuff. Worth a look on the web.

You just have to earth them well, apparently. Send them an email, very helpfull. I am also going to get a bigger intercooler from them.

yes I have heard of them and only heard good things about their stuff...if it is bigger in physical size how will it fit?