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| donmacn Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1829  |
I asked this question not so long ago. 1994 300tdi.
One of the suggestions was a 'recore' - I did this in the end. It didn't work out the cheapest, but the place I did it managed to fit in an extra layer of cooling fins. I don't think a 300Tdi is renowned for running hot, but it seemed to make sense. I've been happy with that. There's a thread here somewhere showing the state of the original, though I can't remember if I posted any pics of the recore. Just a suggestion. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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11th Jul 2019 9:31am |
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| Advanced Factors Site Sponsor Member Since: 06 Jun 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 177  
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Hi Jerry,
If this helps, currently in stock. BTP2275 64328 Radiator LAND ROVER DEFENDER (87-) 2.5 TD|LAND ROVER DEFENDER (87-) 2.5 TDi 110 Nissens OE Quality 64328 Radiator LAND ROVER DEFENDER (87-) 2.5 TD|LAND ROVER DEFENDER (87-) 2.5 TDi 110|LAND ROVER DEFENDER (87-) 2.5 TDi 90|LAND ROVER DISCOVERY I (LJ, LG) (89-) 2.5 TDi Replaces the following Original Equipment numbers: BTP2275, Item dimensions 416 x 420 x 55 mm MPN: 64328, BTP2275, Make: Nissens WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty Brand: Nissens 
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11th Jul 2019 11:52am |
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| oneten110 Member Since: 02 Jul 2011 Location: Wish I was still in France Posts: 741
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I have had a couple of radiators re-cored and on each occasion they have been cheaper than a new replacement and they have lasted a significant period of time. The rad currently fitted to the V8 has been in there for 11 years and is showing no sign of failing in the foreseeable future It is not a Defender, it is a One_Ten
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11th Jul 2019 1:21pm |
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| yostumpy Member Since: 01 Aug 2010 Location: n/kent Posts: 327 |
Bearmach copper tank one, from Island 4x4 'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’
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11th Jul 2019 6:32pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 04 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 4932
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I was going to go down this route too, I looked at going for a re core. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back
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11th Jul 2019 6:38pm |
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| NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1568  
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Dont buy the plastic tanked ones they're junk, get yours recored or an uprated.
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14th Jul 2019 5:10pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10476 
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When my radiator failed i upgraded to a full width allisport one, well chuffed with it and so far not had any problems with it
 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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17th Jul 2019 9:05pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2077 
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If you have a full width rad, where do the intercooler pipes go ?
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. |
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17th Jul 2019 10:51pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10476
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I have a full width intercooler as well and the 2 pipes come up beside the radiator on the N/S
If a pic is easier, let me know and i will take one for you  1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper.
Clayton. |
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23rd Jul 2019 9:51pm |
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| Will@LRW Member Since: 04 May 2019 Location: UK Posts: 129 
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Do brass tank radiators still exist these days? Everything looks plastic. Last one i bought was 10 years ago and that was Bearmach LR Workshop
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11th Nov 2023 9:35pm |
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| MarkBrown Member Since: 03 Oct 2022 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 317 
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Not a TDI, but I've an allisport on mine which is very well made. I've had a tractor one re-cored which seems ok, but also had a motorbike one fixed once - that was a total waste of money as it went in bent and came out bent!
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11th Nov 2023 9:54pm |
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| donmacn Member Since: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Nth Scotland Posts: 1829 |
Saw this thread coming up and realised I’d posted initially so thought I’d follow up.
My recored radiator with the extra layer of cooling channels is still going strong, and after a couple of long and “hot” holiday trips I’m very happy to have gone for that option. So much so that when a friend needed his radiator done, I suggested it to him. He opted for a modern replacement so I’ve taken his old one, had it recored and it’s sitting waiting for the day that I need it. Not an answer to Will’s question I know. Donald 1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong (The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html ) 2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8 in the past.. RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi 1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box 1993 Discovery 300Tdi not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper... |
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11th Nov 2023 10:20pm |
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| rockjock Member Since: 25 Oct 2023 Location: Sussex Posts: 1 
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I recored mine. I felt it was nice to keep it as original as possible whilst also not being particularly expensive. Having only recently done it, i can't comment on the longevity (i am hoping i wont need to think about it for a very long time). It is a major system on the truck so very important to ensure a quality repair / part etc..
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13th Nov 2023 10:41am |
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| Will@LRW Member Since: 04 May 2019 Location: UK Posts: 129
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I've ordered a Nissens one, which is the next price point above rock bottom. All stock photos now look identical. I'll keep my older one and try and get it recored at some point, but I needed to get it done sharpish as fins are being blown into the engine bay
Will report back on what actually arrives! LR Workshop Find a Defender's history and spec: https://defender.lrworkshop.com |
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13th Nov 2023 8:33pm |
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