Thread: Radiator woes

Originally Posted by WNE Me

I've just been quoted $900 supply and fit by BF Landrover and $1200 by the alternative LR parts place. Need to have it done soon! I've been told the LR red coolant is too acidic, dump, flush refill with green. Any comments?

This is in complete contrast to what I have been told by several specialist land rover mechanics (note not main dealers)

I also had a very long discussion with the technical support office from Claltex, who make the specified OAT red coolant.

LR who has specified this OAT coolant surely would have a good reason for doing so,

It was my understanding that the organic acid technology was the most suitable type for alloy or allo mix engines/components to reduce internal corrosion

I used a similar type on my old RR in the UK and I have used it in both my Discos that I have had here in Australia,,,,,,,,and my systems always remain clean........however I always drain, flush and refil at the beginning of winter and at the begining of Summer. Never had a problem

Agree... Someones ****ing in your ear on that one...

Red OAT is fine...

BTW - Tank Recores on LR radiators tend to be short lived... I'd never trust my vehicle to one...

This is from several people who repair radiators and a few customers who had problems.

Originally Posted by WNE Me

I've just been quoted $900 supply and fit by BF Landrover and $1200 by the alternative LR parts place. Need to have it done soon! I've been told the LR red coolant is too acidic, dump, flush refill with green. Any comments?

Try this Placehttp://myworld.ebay.com.au/ralandrovers

Hey Dirty Dawg Tombraiders right about LR rads night lasting long after tank recores mine has just starting leaking again after only being done a few weeks ago i know i put you on to a certain place in Kelmscott but i'm glad you found another option. I will check out the link you have put up no probs with your Rad so far ??

Mark

Originally Posted by Mark86

Hey Dirty Dawg Tombraiders right about LR rads night lasting long after tank recores mine has just starting leaking again after only being done a few weeks ago i know i put you on to a certain place in Kelmscott but i'm glad you found another option. I will check out the link you have put up no probs with your Rad so far ??

Mark

Mark, Came in a brand new unopened L/R box, brand new not a re-core..and up to Sharkbay and back thus far,,good as gold

Thanks Dirty Dawg i've used your link and asked for a price. I also went to Brit Parts today pick up a brake light switch and asked them about the rad and they said they only do recores as well. This is the third time mine has been repaired.

Mark

Thanks gents
I am not physically able to replace the radiator myself, so I have decided to take the genuine $900 supply & fit option. I have now found weeping out the side of the water pump but this will have to wait.

Originally Posted by WNE Me

Thanks gents
I am not physically able to replace the radiator myself, so I have decided to take the genuine $900 supply & fit option. I have now found weeping out the side of the water pump but this will have to wait.

I do not know of your physical disability limitations but if you can change a tyre, you can change a Radiator...If you are unable then I'm sorry for you as your gonna be ripped by every baztards Labour charge.
The weeping from the pump would best be looked at the same time They have the rad out as it will free up room for removal..or inspection of the pump