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15th September 2022, 09:28 PM
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Radiator and coolant levels
I've got a GU with a TB45e, I just gently pushed on the back of the top radiator tank and accidentally snapped off a small plastic stud and created a pin-sized lead. I have temporarily stopped the lead with a small screw with a washer and some silicone.
I need to buy a new radiator, any tips? Should I go for copper or aluminum alloy core?
Are the factory radiators 2 core or 3 core?
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15th September 2022 09:28 PM
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16th September 2022, 11:04 AM
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I've had both copper and alloy aftermarket radiators in mine and I saw zero difference in cooling performance. But I drive a TD so not much keeps them cool. I now run a a genuine radiator and would just stick with that.
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16th September 2022, 03:02 PM
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17th September 2022, 08:31 PM
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20th September 2022, 09:16 AM
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In my mind copper wins.
check also your waterpump and thermostat while you have it apart. Make sure your shrouds (upper and lower) are intact.
- 1990 LWB Safari flatdeck, TD42 -
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1989 LWB 5-Seat, TD42
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20th September 2022, 09:18 AM
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crack a raw egg and a teaspoon of fine black pepper into the rad for a quick n dirty fix. works from the inside out...
one advantage of copper is it can be soldered/repaired trackside if you hole it in the wops.
- 1990 LWB Safari flatdeck, TD42 -
- 1988 LWB 7-seat Safari, TD42 -
1989 LWB 5-Seat, TD42
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