Lars L Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I've bought myself a 200 Tdi Disco as an engine donor for my 2,5 n/a One Ten. When checking for radiators with room for the intercooler, I find that one for a 200 Tdi Def is frightingly expensive and that one for a 300 Tdi is a lot less so. Can anybody explain the difference and if I can use the newer one for my upgrade together with the Disco intercooler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I always thought they were the same item. I don't see any reason why they shouldn't be interchangeable... You should be able to fit the disco radiator reasonably easily...IIRC you need to shorten the bottom mounts, but there is not much more to it than that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hiya Lars i sourced one out of Paddocks when I was last over in the Uk about 18 months ago to get a larger intercooler fitted The rad was not as it should be & so went around to Paddocks it was a 300tdi rad (bi Flow type ) came to about GBP 108 seems to be decent quality and I have had no problems try them as there delivery rates within the EU are good and they deliver very fast order monday delv on wed morn to frankfurt happy trails Abe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 a 300 bottom hose is below the top hos whilst a 200 one is infront of the steering boxRHD so i think either a 200 rad is needed or some hose jiggerary pokery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thanks all, It seems that the Disco rad will be the one, then. And Abe, Paddock's is already among the preferred takers of my heavily taxed money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 to get the disco rad to fit you will need to lower mounting brackets on the def front cross member as stated above Rangie one may fit as well IIRC, thats what i fitted to my def 200tdi when the last one went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 What's wrong with ~£100 for a 200tdi defender radiator? didn't seem overly expensive to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Nothing wrong at all. Paddock lists them at 263.83 + VAT... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 thats why i got a rangie rad £99 delivered (paddocks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 And John Craddock 328.76... + VAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B reg 90 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 How about leaving your current radiator in place. Then get a larger intercooler to fit in front of it. Either an allisport os similar manufacture, or a scrap yard special. That way you keep cash in your pocket, get a bigger rad, bigger intercooler. Then tweek the pump and the motor will go faster..... Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 MM 4x4 Defender 200tdi radiator ~£100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Nothing wrong at all. Paddock lists them at 263.83 + VAT... maybe because it includes the intercooler too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 maybe because it includes the intercooler too. Well, if the one from the donor fits (or can be made to fit), I seem to have what's needed. The Disco isn't delivered yet, will have a good look at things when I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrUcE Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 keep the current radiator and just mess about with the mounts and hoses. I did the same thing going from a 2.5na to a 200tdi disco in my 88' 90. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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