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Howard

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 42

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 PU Alpine White

Need a new Radiator .

I was surprised to find the radiator core on my 2014 2.2 has developed a weep. No evidence of damage or impact.

Should I replace with a genuine L R rad or is there a quality aftermarket option available?

Thanks

31st Mar 2019 6:32pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20441

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31st Mar 2019 6:50pm

Joe the Plumber

Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
Location: Midlands
Posts: 907

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HT Fuji White

I'll probably be shot down in flames here, but you could try a bottle of Forte radiator leak sealer (I can't post a link from my phone I'm afraid - search on Amazon). It's brilliant on minor leaks.

I used it on my old Citroen Berlingo as the heater matrix leaked and was a major job (dash out) to swap. It lasted perfectly for four years and then I sold the van.

I quite understand if you'd prefer a new rad though.

1st Apr 2019 5:58am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17443

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Mine started leaking about 8 years ago and I replaced it with a decent aftermarket via the local factor. The replacement has lasted longer than the original, and (at least so far) has not leaked at all. It was a fraction of the cost of a genuine one, and much better value.

1st Apr 2019 7:29am

HardCharger

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Manila
Posts: 740

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

What about an Allisport one? They're expensive but seem to be OK and even a bit bigger than the factory units with no plastic bits.

I was actually considering them when I had a radiator leak scare that just turned out to be a hose that was not reconnected properly.

2nd Apr 2019 1:52am

UtilityTruck

Member Since: 09 Jan 2014
Location: Oxford
Posts: 463

Does the factory one have the crappy plastic end tanks like the intercooler? Those seem to be a weak point, 2014 Keswick Utility 2.2

2nd Apr 2019 5:55am

HardCharger

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Manila
Posts: 740

Yes, I believe they do

2nd Apr 2019 7:19am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8051

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Your genuine 14 plate one leaks after 5years which to me would say genuine are not worth the extra £££·

I fitted an all makes one to my 07 plate 2 years ago, fraction of price and all ok. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

2nd Apr 2019 7:38am

HardCharger

Member Since: 03 Mar 2013
Location: Manila
Posts: 740

Does the All Makes one have the plastic bits too?

2nd Apr 2019 8:10am

Advanced Factors
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Member Since: 06 Jun 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 179

1994 Defender 90 V8 Petrol SW Corris Grey

Puma Radiator

Hi Howard,

We have this available from stock.

Please follow link below.

Reagrds Paul.

https://www.advancedfactors.co.uk/pcc00102...1179-p.asp
PDK000100 Radiator Defender Td5 & Puma Nissens OE Quality
MPN: PDK000100, 64311A
WARRANTY: 2 Year Warranty
Brand: Nissens
£156.17 Inc. VAT
£130.14 Ex. VAT

Paul Redding
+44 (0)23 8052 2760
www.advancedfactors.co.uk
Site Sponsor for Aftermarket Parts

2nd Apr 2019 9:17am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17443

It was a Nissens radiator that I fitted (see post above). I couldn't remember the name, but the moment I saw the name it came back.

I have been completely satisfied with the one I fitted, it is every bit as good as the original Landrover one (and has already lasted longer that the factory radiator).

2nd Apr 2019 9:43am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8051

HardCharger wrote:
Does the All Makes one have the plastic bits too?

yes Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

2nd Apr 2019 10:05am

derbywill

Member Since: 25 Mar 2010
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 559

blackwolf wrote:
It was a Nissens radiator that I fitted (see post above). I couldn't remember the name, but the moment I saw the name it came back.

I have been completely satisfied with the one I fitted, it is every bit as good as the original Landrover one (and has already lasted longer that the factory radiator).

I believe Nissens is the OEM for Land Rover.

Mine is the original LR one which is now 14 years old, Quite happy with that so I will replace with the OEM Nissens one.

Cheers

Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
1968 88” 2A 200tdi
2002 110 Hardtop

2nd Apr 2019 11:27am

Howard

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 42

Thanks for all the posts, rad on order from Paul at Avanced Factors

4th Apr 2019 6:10pm

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

Understand you've made your purchase, but another bit of 'anecdata' for those who visit this thread in the future:

I got Allmakes 'OEM', no thoughts of 'what is this junk!?' when I inspected it (that I've had with other aftermarket parts) and it's been working fine since install. Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

5th Apr 2019 10:43am

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