300tdi Radiator

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Grimmer said:
Cheers for the links, I've asked them the manufacturer, but to be honest, with all the rebadged stuff, could it not be the same as ****part with a different sticker:confused::confused:
I am erring towards the Bearmach HD one at the minute, a few quid more, but if it doesn't fail for no reason like the ****part it would be worth every penny:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Has anyone fitted one, or can anyone think of a reason not to go with the slightly more expensive option:confused::confused:
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Here ya go, BTP2275 300TDi RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | shop | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series choice of Bearmach or OE
 
Grimmer said:
Ye, i saw them mate, and I've message them, but Im assuming its the 'normal' and not HD, judging by the price;);)
Cheapest HD one I've found is island 4x4, £141+ vat ;);)
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why do you want an hd one a std one in good condition (cools all overcore etc)is all thats needed
 
jamesmartin said:
why do you want an hd one a std one in good condition (cools all overcore etc)is all thats needed
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I don't NEED one to be perfectly honest James, my reasoning is that it will last a lot longer, therefore saving money in the long run, and that extra £50, will hopefully:rolleyes::rolleyes:, be worth it in the long run, just for the peace of mind.

My own stupid bloody fault for fitting ****part in the first place:mad::mad:
 
Grimmer said:
I don't NEED one to be perfectly honest James, my reasoning is that it will last a lot longer, therefore saving money in the long run, and that extra £50, will hopefully:rolleyes::rolleyes:, be worth it in the long run, just for the peace of mind.

My own stupid bloody fault for fitting ****part in the first place:mad::mad:
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often getting one fom a rad repair shop is best option ,ive had a good few re-cored better than cheap pattern
 
Grimmer said:
Excuse my ignorance, but how does it work, would they fix what I've got?? Never had any experience of it:confused::confused:
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They can acid/steam clean the thing inside and out. do a pressure test for leaks and a flow test and then recommend repairs.
On my last truck the rad leaked where the transimission cooler line went into the rad.( plastic tanks)
Took to garage( friend) and new was like in the $400 price range. so called a rad shop talked to them , they said bring it in and the cleaned it, pressure tested, Took the plastic tank off put new seals back on trans cooling line, new tank seal, put together and tested for $180. so is a good savings. But took 2 days to do mechanic took out rad, then next morning when they opened I was there waited for repairs and truck was back on the road in afternoon
 
For a proper rad, you take it in, they strip it down, replace the cores then solder it all back together again and paint it!

Job done!! :D
 
Oldseadog said:
For a proper rad, you take it in, they strip it down, replace the cores then solder it all back together again and paint it!

Job done!! :D
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My only concern with that would be them repairing what is ****part to begin with, you can't polish a turd and all that:eek::eek: While it may pass any test with flying colours, bits if it would still be ****part wouldn't they:confused: and something I have absolutely no confidence in:(:(
 
Grimmer said:
My only concern with that would be them repairing what is ****part to begin with, you can't polish a turd and all that:eek::eek: While it may pass any test with flying colours, bits if it would still be ****part wouldn't they:confused: and something I have absolutely no confidence in:(:(
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britpart are cheap new not professional recore
 
jamesmartin said:
britpart are cheap new not professional recore
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That's the thing James, new or not I don't want ****part anything, I think Im going to go down the Bearmach HD route, yes its £50 dearer, but the day i spend swapping the rads I could have been at work and earned a lot more than £50, so I think the extra quality and peace of mind will be worth it in the long run. There's an Indy place on the way home, so I might just call in there in the morning, and see if he'll match on-line prices:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
Grimmer said:
Cheapest HD one I've found is island 4x4, £141+ vat ;);)
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Just to bring this to a conclusion for anybody searching:D:D (well you never know:rolleyes:).
Bought this one ^^^^^^ and finally got round to fitting it today, all went exactly to plan, just over an hour start to finish:cool::cool::cool:

Then realised I'd forgot to buy anti-freeze, 10mins after the shops had all shut:doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh:
 
Grimmer said:
Just to bring this to a conclusion for anybody searching:D:D (well you never know:rolleyes:).
Bought this one ^^^^^^ and finally got round to fitting it today, all went exactly to plan, just over an hour start to finish:cool::cool::cool:

Then realised I'd forgot to buy anti-freeze, 10mins after the shops had all shut:doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh:
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just fill it with water till you can get some wont hurt it
 
Grimmer said:
Just to bring this to a conclusion for anybody searching:D:D (well you never know:rolleyes:).
Bought this one ^^^^^^ and finally got round to fitting it today, all went exactly to plan, just over an hour start to finish:cool::cool::cool:

Then realised I'd forgot to buy anti-freeze, 10mins after the shops had all shut:doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh::doh:
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Good excuse for a water flush test the system and replemish when you get some :)
 
Buy a new radiator. Not likely. Straight into a rad specialist. New core and tanks for a 300Tdi the way I want them

Land Rover do not make radiators. They buy from the flavour of the month.

mike
 
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