Radiator change. 12j to Td5

Alistair Davidson · 2024-12-21T21:43:13+0000

My 12j radiator has a small leak. Soon my rebuilt td5 engine is going in. Can I just buy a td5 radiator and hook that up the current 12j?
Are the mounting brackets the same?
My guess is not…but I’m sure people on here will have a better idea than me.
Trying to avoid buying two radiators!
TIA

tottot · 2024-12-22T08:50:56+0000

Just get some "Barrs Leaks" or similar from any motor factors shop. Likely there is something like it in the US
It is just pour into radiator and the stuff stops the leek, keeps you going. Ok to use with antifreeze.

Dippypud · 2024-12-22T08:57:57+0000

Alistair Davidson said:
My 12j radiator has a small leak. Soon my rebuilt td5 engine is going in. Can I just buy a td5 radiator and hook that up the current 12j?
Are the mounting brackets the same?
My guess is not…but I’m sure people on here will have a better idea than me.
Trying to avoid buying two radiators!
TIA

Shop around to get it re-cored, better in the long run ...

lynall · 2024-12-22T09:04:00+0000

K seal, bloody good gear.

Brown · 2024-12-22T09:45:34+0000

Well, if you're going to have to modify the space where the radiator goes to suit a TD5's radiator and intercooler sooner or later, you might as well do it now. Christmas is the ideal time for extended Land Rover repairs or modifications - dull days and freezing rain. Who could resist the pleasure of being outside rounding off bolt heads and skinning knuckles when the rest of the household is indoors eating and drinking?

Dippypud · 2024-12-22T14:34:35+0000

Brown said:
Well, if you're going to have to modify the space where the radiator goes to suit a TD5's radiator and intercooler sooner or later, you might as well do it now. Christmas is the ideal time for extended Land Rover repairs or modifications - dull days and freezing rain. Who could resist the pleasure of being outside rounding off bolt heads and skinning knuckles when the rest of the household is indoors eating and drinking?

Same weather where he is too, Seattle, USofA

Radiator change. 12j to Td5

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