I'm going to get the radiator reconditioned, to save travel I've the option of swapping for another one, from the pictures do you think the first one below is an okay swap for my one (the second photo)? And can I be fairly safe it will fit and the holes will line up?

That's great advice, thanks very much

Thanks. There's a place that restores the original one, but it costs a bit more than the one on paddocks. Which of those two routes would you recommend?

If I can't repair the radiator are these plastic replacements any good? http://www.paddockspares.com/577609-radiator-2286cc-4cyl-standard-type-3-core.html

Thanks, that's great. Whilst I couldn't see the direct connection the charge light issue happened in complete sync with the radiator issue so something is going on there.

I've examined it carefully, particularly now that it's dry, and the leak seems to be coming from the middle and to the right of the centre of the radiator, you can sort of see the damp patch darker in the photo. I'll need to take it out to have a look- what's in there, is it piping, and should...

Thanks, I'll check that. Yes water leaks out from the bottom even with the engine switched off, so it's simply not holding water, which has got to be an issue regardless of what's happening with the belt. It's a diesel and has an expansion container which seems to be remaining half full no...

Thanks, I'm going to have to get in there to see what's happening more clearly. Presumably even if there is an issue with the belt there is still a leak too, otherwise it should be holding water right? And I presume the reason you suspect the belt rather than just a leak is because of the charge...

Yes it was the red light on the right with 'charge' written over it - it was going on and off then just stayed on - what does that mean? The fan belt seems to be turning when I look at it with the engine running. If it's not a loose hose, why else would water be pouring out the bottom of the...

What's inside the radiator itself that could leak, i.e. if it's not just a loose or damaged hose going from it externally what might be the problem and how hard a fix would that be?

I was driving back in my Series III when I noticed the temperature gauge which is normally low shoot up to the highest setting and I got a bit of a burning smell. I pulled in and there was lots of steam coming from the front grill and brown water pouring out from the bottom of the engine. I...

It's more to keep the load level stuff falls out a bit at a slight slant. Do you reckon that trailer could take something bigger or only what it has on it? The trailer tires are pretty bald anyway so either way have to replace.

Yeah just got it so a few bits and pieces to do, including that. No pictures of the bottom yet, didn't have the light. Speaking of tires, I've got a matching trailer and the tires on that are a good bit smaller meaning that the trailer slopes instead of being level when attached. From what you...

Here ya go:

Thanks! I've only got a chassis number- that VIN tool is asking for more, 17 characters, any ideas?

Thanks, what can I find out from the chassis number? Whether it's petrol or diesel? Anything else major?

Yes it has overdrive, diesel 2.25. The previous owner did say there were some serious electrics in it. Apparently they did a rebuild several years back.

Great, thanks for that background. Would the second battery have been located in the middle seat area? If so it has been converted into a subwoofer with a stereo set into it (pic 1). Here's a picture of under the bonnet- anything interesting there? Also an internal shot of the cab.

Yeah no middle seat. Only seems to be one battery, where does the second one normally go? And 24v, do you mean from 2 x 12v batteries? Only just got it so still figuring out what's what.

Yes it works, and yes it's ex-military- communications vehicle from what I understand. So the engine would have been left running and equipment powered from the electrics that way?