TwoAndAQuarter
Member
No, completely standard. I know they're often recommended, but I think the last thing it needs is more power with this problem...
No, completely standard. I know they're often recommended, but I think the last thing it needs is more power with this problem...
No get another head.
TwoAndAQuarter
Member
Will do, thanks. Have found another head which has been pressure tested.
Any thoughts on the alloy replacement radiators? Mine has the internal baffle, but it's very beaten up and I don't want some dodgy plastic copy.
Standard rads have plastic upper and lower tanks. Will be cheaper than a full ally replacement and should have a reasonable service life providing the cooling system is kept up to scratch. The choice is yours. Nissens are quit good quality.
If the cooling system is kept serviced it will more than likely outlast you. Don't worry about it.
Datatek
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There were no problems with the cooling system when the last one let go and it was not the original RAD.
It went on a trip to the UK literally as I pulled up at a friends place where we were staying, so without car for 3 days waiting for the new one to turn up.
The current one has had an overheat after the water pump failed, so it will get replaced before too long as I'd sooner be safe than sorry, There are long distances between towns in France.
If a rad splits as long as you have a quantity of water or coolant for top up, and some epoxy putty, running with the cap off the header tank will get you a long way.
Datatek
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This is trueIf a rad splits as long as you have a quantity of water or coolant for top up, and some epoxy putty, running with the cap off the header tank will get you a long way.
But I don't carry epoxy putty in my spares kit
Get some for crimbo. It's good for numerous repairs.This is true
Datatek
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I have it in the workshop.Get some for crimbo. It's good for numerous repairs.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Mine is now B***part also. Too early to tell if any good only been on there year
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
There is also the V8 upgrade you were thinking about
I look forward to that.
I look forward to that.
TwoAndAQuarter
Member
I've just spoken with the manufacturer of the alloy radiators, Direnza, and they have confirmed that they DO NOT contain an internal baffle.
I can't understand how anyone could possibly think a radiator would flow coolant across all of its surface area without a baffle, and therefore be effective, when both hoses are at the top?
I can't understand how anyone could possibly think a radiator would flow coolant across all of its surface area without a baffle, and therefore be effective, when both hoses are at the top?
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Datatek
Well-Known Member
So they are a waste of time and likely to cook the head
TwoAndAQuarter
Member
So they are a waste of time and likely to cook the head
Exactly! Were the original Land Rover radiators plastic topped? If not, perhaps I could source one and have it recored.
Datatek
Well-Known Member
Not sure but I do know the plastic RAD on my 95 scrapper failed when the head cracked. Here in France the owner had an all metal custom RAD made with Brass headers. It is now in my project car and will last for ever.
I plan to fit a GEMS V8 RAD to my daily driver, still plastic but without the stress point where the bleed line runs across the top. About 30% better cooling too I'm told.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
You can probably cut the plastic off and replace with alloy heads if you can braze. Check out the Nissens one... @Mark Piercy is qualified to tell you why plastic is not a good idea. Very lucky man he was that day
No baffle is useless for P38, good investigating
No baffle is useless for P38, good investigating
brianp38dse
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So the guy that fitted an alloy one recently may be in trouble if no baffle, we did ask but there was no reply from him.
