xyra Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Hi, I was just opening up my radiator to fill with antifreeze for the winter, and it didn't like me trying to undo it, and the threaded bit of the radiator came off the the filler plug.... Any ideas what I can do to sort this out or is it time for a new radiator? Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Oops.... Not an answer from a qualified person here but I recon it's time to replace.. Pressure will mean easy repair for the Joe Public LR driver is not to hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyra Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Fair enough. Time to save a bit Anyone know the differences between ESR79 and ESR3684 - both listed for the 2.5na diesel, but with over £100 difference in price? Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 you could take the rad out & get it repaired. esr79 doesn't have the oil cooler built in, whereas esr3684 does have the oil cooler. depends if your vehicle has the oil cooler hoses to the right hand end [drivers side] of the rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyra Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 oh right. According to paddock neither have the oil cooler - although on closer inspection they have the same part number (ESR3684) listed for with oil cooler. as well as esr78 is with oil cooler. I will check it out to see which I need. Many thanks, Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Believe it or not Graham I can find a use for the broken off bit if you are replacing the rad. Cheers Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 just look up radiator repairs in your local yellow pages they'll refit the busted threaded section cost a few ££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I've got a comlete (second hand) turboD radiator (with the oil cooler inside) if you need one. £40 located in Swindon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyra Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Thanks guys, i'm going to check out getting it repaired if not i'll think again. Haven't had chance to get a good look at whether it has an oil cooler or yet yet. (it's currently stuck 70 miles away at my parents house!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyra Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 I've phoned a radiator repair place in slough I found on google, and have been quoted £15+vat to get it sorted. Just got to get around to removing the radiator now. I take it that it is a pretty straightforward job to remove? Not taken it out on this landy before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Yes, easy: 1) remove the cowling and maybe the fan (depends on how nimble you are, it would be easier with it out of the way) 2) remove top hose 3) remove bottom hose but stick something (a bowl or bucket) underneath so you can catch some of the water that comes out (you'll never get it all as it splashes on the axles and chassis and goes everywhere!) 4) if you'rs has the oil cooler, undo the top union, then the bottom one, you'll definately want to put something under that one to catch the oil as it makes a right mess! 5) undo the top two mounting brackets, usually 10mm bolts, then lift the rad out. 6) raise your right hand right up in the air, bend at the elbow and pat yourself on the back for a job well done! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 When it's out, remove the 2 oil cooler hose adaptors [if fitted] to prevent the chance of the repairer removing them & store them in the vehicle until needed for the refit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyra Posted November 24, 2006 Author Share Posted November 24, 2006 thanks guys. I was hoping it would be nice and easy. In my lightweight I recall it involved removing the wings - not done that for a few years now. (Needs a new engine, so its sitting in the corner looking sorry for itself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 You can do it yourself if you have or can borrow a gas blowlamp. Use big sticks of solder available from welding places and LOTS of acid flux, applied with an old paint brush. I must say in the workshop we leave those plugs well alone unless we really have to try, as in 90% of the time they break like yours did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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