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foxhound



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 110 300 Tdi SW Alpine White
what radiator for 300tdi?
Hi all

my 1995 300tdi 110 needs a new radiator. what should i go for? OEM? Allisport aluminium? I want it to last and not need replacing soon!

thanks
jerry 110 Defender 300tdi & Penman trailer with ally exped top and roof tent
Post #781055 11th Jul 2019 6:49am
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donmacn



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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...
Post #781072 11th Jul 2019 8:31am
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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 90 V8 Petrol SW Corris Grey
Hi Jerry,

If this helps, currently in stock.

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Post #781098 11th Jul 2019 10:52am
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oneten110



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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
Post #781118 11th Jul 2019 12:21pm
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yostumpy



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Bearmach copper tank one, from Island 4x4 'Volvo XC 70, taking the rough with the smooth’
Post #781152 11th Jul 2019 5:32pm
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Procta



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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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Post #781153 11th Jul 2019 5:38pm
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NickMc



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Northern Ireland 2006 Defender 90 Td5 HT Bonatti Grey
Dont buy the plastic tanked ones they're junk, get yours recored or an uprated.
Post #781467 14th Jul 2019 4:10pm
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L110CDL



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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 Very Happy 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #781939 17th Jul 2019 8:05pm
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Mo Murphy



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United Kingdom 1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey
If you have a full width rad, where do the intercooler pipes go ?
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey
Post #781967 17th Jul 2019 9:51pm
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L110CDL



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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 Thumbs Up

If a pic is easier, let me know and i will take one for you Wink 1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.

Keeper.

Clayton.
Post #782774 23rd Jul 2019 8:51pm
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Will@LRW



Member Since: 04 May 2019
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 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
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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Post #1014831 11th Nov 2023 8:35pm
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MarkBrown



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Wales 1983 Defender 110 Other HT Auto Keswick Green
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!
Post #1014834 11th Nov 2023 8:54pm
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donmacn



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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...
Post #1014835 11th Nov 2023 9:20pm
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rockjock



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United Kingdom 1996 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Chawton White
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..
Post #1014955 13th Nov 2023 9:41am
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Will@LRW



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 1997 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Alpine White
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 Shocked

Will report back on what actually arrives! LR Workshop
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Post #1015003 13th Nov 2023 7:33pm
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