My radiator is leaking on the left hand plastic part, on the very top. On the top of the left side plastic cap, there is a circle groove on the top, and coolant is seeping from it.

I'm going to store the truck while I'm in Korea, and I can't store it with any leaks. Is there anything I can put in there to stop the leak temporarily, to at least get it in to storage.

If not, I have to change this radiator out by next Tuesday. how long is a DIY radiator job? I could work on it saturday and sunday. Is it better to go to a dealer, and about how much would they charge? What parts do I need besides the radiator. Also, I have my own replacement radiator on hand already, will land rover change it using that radiator, or will they demand to use their own oem part?

Thanks

Thanks.

 

I've tried repairing leaky plastic radiators. It doesn't work. The hardest part about replacing it is puchasing it. Its very easy,usually aradiator can be replaced in about an hour (unless Land Rover's are wierd, which they don't seem to be). It's just a little messy. I suggest buying an inflatable kiddie pool for $10 to catch all the fluid, it can be messy. I would replace your hose clamps (and hoses if your nearing 100k miles). You should also have a couple a transmission lines that just thread on and off with a wrench, no big deal (just don't let much fluid come out). Other than the lines, there shouldn't be much more holding it in there (possibly a couple of brackets)

I seriously doubt that the dealer will let you use your own parts.

oh yeah, the only hard part is finding a place to dump the used fluid.

 

No real permanent repair. You might try some go apoxy, like J_B Weld and seal up the cracks for now, then when you get home, go online and shop for a good price for a new one, stay away from the dealer if you don't want to go broke.

 

I have heard of JB Weld working for a while, but yeah not too permanent

 

My '99 radiator was a little tricky getting it in and out, but still only took me about 3hrs. If you already have a replacement, put a day aside to do it, you'll feel much better about doing it right.

 

I replaced my 95 radiator... took 2 hours, because I did not remove ANYTHING but the radiator, and the shroud

your hands will get cut up and you will probably want to replace the hoses while it is out, also if your power steering reservoir leaks, it is much easier to get to the hoses there with the radiator out

you'll also want new clamps as the old ones have the bumps, not holes

just be warned that the radiator has the coolant, oil, and tranny fluid going through it.

 

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does anybody make an all metal radiator and if so how much are they?