Langers

Langers

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The tdi radiator from my discovery (going into the 110) seems to be 'rotten' - the fins towards the centre of the radiator are soft and crumbly. I've never had to replace a radiator before, but should I get this one reconditioned or buy a new one from paddocks for £92? :)
 
considering I'm planning on driving the bugger through the sahara in a month, it would probably be a good idea, wouldn't it? ;):D

I wonder if the paddocks one is genuine or ****part - it doesn't say on the site BTP1823S Radiator - 200TDI
 
New one! :p

My donor-Disco came with a knackered radiator. I tried to find a decent second-hand one, but the price difference was negligible so went for a new (Allparts) one. The Paddocks one certainly won't be genuine for that price - if I recall correctly they're in the £300 bracket.

Ian.
 
Ok, well I can't afford £300, so it'll have to be an OEM one.

also another question, with service items like oil, air, fuel filters, is it worth going genuine or should I just buy the cheapo ones?

cheers :)
 
Langers said:
Ok, well I can't afford £300, so it'll have to be an OEM one.

also another question, with service items like oil, air, fuel filters, is it worth going genuine or should I just buy the cheapo ones?

cheers :)
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i buy non genuine as i tend to replace items on a regular bassis due to the nature of offroading
 
Ok then. I hope my new radiator has the screw-in oil pipe fittings, as I need to swap them over from my old TD radiator.

It's a bit of a shame really, cause my TD radiator is almost brand new :(
 
I got my radiator for my 90 re cored for £150. Higher fin count than normal as well, only took a day to get it back. So long as you have a metal radiator its worth looking into.
 
Duncydoo said:
I got my radiator for my 90 re cored for £150. Higher fin count than normal as well, only took a day to get it back. So long as you have a metal radiator its worth looking into.
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Hmm, what do you mean a metal one? What else would I have?
 
jest another quick q - will the new paddocks (£92) radiator part no. BTP1823S come with an oil cooler integrated?
 
Sell the old rad,i'm sure somebody will need one somewhere.The rad from paddocks is britpart,it says so in the part number (BTP)
 
3.5 efi said:
Sell the old rad,i'm sure somebody will need one somewhere.The rad from paddocks is britpart,it says so in the part number (BTP)
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It's rotten as ****. If you mean my old TD radiator, then yeah, that's in perfect condition.
 
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