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Old 12-03-2011 | 10:33 AM
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Hey Charlie, will a rad from a 2001 Disco 2 fit my 1999 Disco 2? I think I may have one. thanks
 
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Old 12-03-2011 | 10:38 AM
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I guess so, but measure to be sure. Another way to check these sorts of things is to compare part numbers on Atlantic British or other sites.
 
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Old 12-03-2011 | 10:56 AM
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good tip
 
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Old 12-03-2011 | 04:54 PM
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Why are you wanting to install a 11 year old, aluminum radiator in your 99? Sure, it will fit but it is probably so plugged up you won't get proper cooling.
 
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Old 12-04-2011 | 01:46 AM
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Ok, so in terms of using old parts on my oldish truck, you would not consider a used rad? If it were cheap enough and I knew I could get a few years out of it, I'd consider it.
 
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Old 12-04-2011 | 07:35 AM
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A used rad (unless new, or rodded and acid flushed by a shop) is questionable, they have sat so long and gunk in them has turned into "concrete". If you were going used, need to have it tested and cleaned out before installing. And expect a short service life. That said, I have kicked myself for not snagging a new looking one in a D1 with a cactus emblem on it (D1's cost $$, salvage yard is $50).

D2 rad price is so much less, all that hassle may not be worth it.
 
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Old 12-04-2011 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by philipisland
Hey Charlie, will a rad from a 2001 Disco 2 fit my 1999 Disco 2? I think I may have one. thanks
Yes it will
 
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Old 12-04-2011 | 08:45 AM
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But like everyone else said I would get an aftermarket one
 
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Old 12-04-2011 | 11:38 AM
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Ok, sage advice. So if I'm going for a new one, I found one on autopartsonlinecanada.com for $338, I have the SALTY chassis. Is that a good price, are there any other sources that you would recommend checking out? I live near the Vermont (eastern townships) border so I could easily order from the US.

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Old 12-05-2011 | 07:50 AM
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Before I buy this rad for $338, are there any other parts sources I should check out? Thanks for the help.
 


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