Defender 200tdi Radiator / OEM grade unit wanted

v8250 · Nov 8, 2019

Dear All, needing to replace my old Def 200tdi radiator. Have trawled through the radiator threads and need a sanity check.

1. I don't want a cheap plastic header/tin bodied type radiator
2. I want an pukka quality OEM radiator
3. Is it only Bearmach that can offer an warranted OEM grade radiator https://bearmach.com/copper-radiator-oil-cooler-btp1823 or are there other suppliers you can recommend?
4. any other suggestions for a high grade unit gratefully received

Pappasmurf · Nov 8, 2019

I just got an Ebay one. Looks good, does the job. Been on 2 years so far with no issues.

Pappasmurf · Nov 8, 2019

This is mine.

Kev12 · Nov 8, 2019

I'd suggest getting your own re-cored may be cheaper than the bearmach one

Litch · Nov 9, 2019

I fitted a Bearmach copper / brass one after my genuine one sprung a leak at only 2-years old.
Re-core was more expensive that the new Bearmach item so I went with Bearmach and it has been a solid investment.

Personally I am not a fan of the modern lightweight ones with plastic end-caps and although I have no personal experience of them on a LR (they are a common type across the motor-vehicle industry) I will stick to traditional build.

Defender 200tdi Radiator / OEM grade unit wanted

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