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Have had this radiator in my series 2 for best part of 25 years.
This has always bugged me, as to which model landy this would have been used for originally.
The radiator bears the hallmarks of a Range Rover classic rad. Although this rad is several inches shorter, in length, which is needed to clear the steering relay for my setup.

I always had thought this was for a very early 90. I'm sure some 90's were fitted with a shorter radiator, so an oil cooler could be fitted beside the rad.

This radiator is 28" long and 18" deep, including the locating dowels and the mounting brackets. 2" thick.

I've had a minor and irritating leak on this for some time now. I will probably get this re-cored. Although buying new maybe a cheaper option, if I could identify this radiator to a part number.

The radiator originally came from Candol's when they used to operate from the sheds in bansons yard, so this shows how long I've had this. Think I paid £20 for this at the time, as it was a new and unidentifiable radiator that had been kicking about for years








 
Maybe it isnt a landy rad at all? could be a one off mod job?
It doesnt fit well in the series either. Have you thought about going back to series rad? Maybe get a viscous fan as well, you would have a cowl with series rad, and most think standard fan better than electric on a classic.
 
Turboman said:
Maybe it isnt a landy rad at all? could be a one off mod job?
It doesnt fit well in the series either. Have you thought about going back to series rad? Maybe get a viscous fan as well, you would have a cowl with series rad, and most think standard fan better than electric on a classic.
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I did wonder that, although the mountings on this with locating pins at the bottom is typical Land Rover.
The stage one v8 rad did cross my mind, although this is different too.

I did run a series rad before this rad which wasn't man enough to keep a v8 cool.
There is no room for a fan, as the parallel shaft where the viscous is bolted on had to be cut off to avoid fowling with the rad.
The only way around to putting a fan back on will be to use a P6 water pump and metal bladed fan, although the crankshaft pulley will need changing too, as the belts run closer to the engine. Plus the alternator will need moving back too.
 
Turboman said:
Yes, very clean looking series! :)
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Sure is a clean series.
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Nice landy. Like your colour and the front winch. If it's a V8 is it possibly a BL radiator (Rover, Triumph?). It's deffo not a Landy radiator.
 
blankreverse said:
I did wonder that, although the mountings on this with locating pins at the bottom is typical Land Rover.
The stage one v8 rad did cross my mind, although this is different too.

I did run a series rad before this rad which wasn't man enough to keep a v8 cool.
There is no room for a fan, as the parallel shaft where the viscous is bolted on had to be cut off to avoid fowling with the rad.
The only way around to putting a fan back on will be to use a P6 water pump and metal bladed fan, although the crankshaft pulley will need changing too, as the belts run closer to the engine. Plus the alternator will need moving back too.
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OK Must admit I hadnt really clocked it had a V8. :)

Just a thought, but the 2.6 6 cylinders had quite a massive rad. Have you looked into if one of those would fit in?
Failing that, maybe a recore of the existing rad?
 
Turboman said:
OK Must admit I hadnt really clocked it had a V8. :)

Just a thought, but the 2.6 6 cylinders had quite a massive rad. Have you looked into if one of those would fit in?
Failing that, maybe a recore of the existing rad?
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Had a six pot one ton. The rad on that was about the same size as a four pot series. I think a recore is the only option.
 
blankreverse said:
Had a six pot one ton. The rad on that was about the same size as a four pot series. I think a recore is the only option.
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From memory, they are about the same frontal area, but much thicker, with more tubes and hold a lot more water.

Impressed with the quality of the SD1 as well as the series! :) You obviously like proper British classics, as do I!
 
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Turboman said:
From memory, they are about the same frontal area, but much thicker, with more tubes and hold a lot more water.

Impressed with the quality of the SD1 as well as the series! :) You obviously like proper British classics, as do I!
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I do like my toys.:) Own this mex too

To fit a different rad is a big job, as everything is crammed in and moving the fans is a big task. Have since phoned a rad refurb firm and I'm about to run over there with the rad.
 
Bit of an update, took the rad to be re-cored and straight away. He said an early Sherpa Leyland van radiator, so Leyland Rover related. As to the similar mountings as found on landys and rover rads.
Although I have since found an identical radiator online, apart from being a crossover rad. Their dimensions seem to tally upto mine.
 
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