2.4i Radiator

Dartmoor_Lad · 01-07-2011, 18:24

Just found a big puddle under the car, further inspection reveales the rad is rotten. Been doing some internet browsing and they are bloody expensive...

Anyone got a good second hand one from a breaker or can recommend somewhere to get one?
Need to get the car back on the road quickly as possible as it's needed for work, living on the middle of Dartmoor there is no public transport. I had a look on Milners and the price seems reasonable but the picture shows the bottom hose outlet is on the other side to mine. They are basically same side top and bottom on mine.

R1cho · 01-07-2011, 18:27

give milners a ring they are usually very helpful, the picture might just be a general stock picture

briggie · 01-07-2011, 19:13

solarman216 ( rick ) has quite a few ( 4 i think ) 2.4 petrols , and i know he broke some for spares , he will probably have one

rustic · 01-07-2011, 20:08

17 years on a radiator from new, not very good are they.......

I remember radiators from cars from the 1970's if they lasted more than 5 years they were good.

Radiator hoses lasted only a few years, mine are original 16 years old.
I wonder if the rot is from the inside or from the outside?

Some time back, a member got a radiator rebuilt, can't remember any more details.

Dartmoor_Lad · 01-07-2011, 20:10

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Originally Posted by rustic

17 years on a radiator from new, not very good are they.......

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What makes you think it's the original? Bit presumptious there one thinks.....

rustic · 01-07-2011, 20:14

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Originally Posted by Dartmoor_Lad

What makes you think it's the original? Bit presumptious there one thinks.....

Oh, well, mine is 16 years old.. did I mention that..

There may be a date stamp on it, usually on plastic bits.

solarman216 · 01-07-2011, 23:11

Sorry the one on the car I scrapped was falling to bits, so went in for scrap, Rick

01-07-2011, 18:24	#1
Dartmoor_Lad Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dartmoor, South West England Vehicle: Ford Mav 2.4i LWB 1994 Posts: 79	2.4i Radiator Just found a big puddle under the car, further inspection reveales the rad is rotten. Been doing some internet browsing and they are bloody expensive... Anyone got a good second hand one from a breaker or can recommend somewhere to get one? Need to get the car back on the road quickly as possible as it's needed for work, living on the middle of Dartmoor there is no public transport. I had a look on Milners and the price seems reasonable but the picture shows the bottom hose outlet is on the other side to mine. They are basically same side top and bottom on mine.

01-07-2011, 20:08	#4
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	17 years on a radiator from new, not very good are they....... I remember radiators from cars from the 1970's if they lasted more than 5 years they were good. Radiator hoses lasted only a few years, mine are original 16 years old. I wonder if the rot is from the inside or from the outside? Some time back, a member got a radiator rebuilt, can't remember any more details. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

01-07-2011, 18:27	#2
R1cho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wales Vehicle: 1997 LandCruiser Colorado Posts: 4,201	give milners a ring they are usually very helpful, the picture might just be a general stock picture

01-07-2011, 19:13	#3
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	solarman216 ( rick ) has quite a few ( 4 i think ) 2.4 petrols , and i know he broke some for spares , he will probably have one

01-07-2011, 23:11	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Sorry the one on the car I scrapped was falling to bits, so went in for scrap, Rick