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23-04-2019, 11:37 AM
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Trev
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Have a 13 year old Ford Territory and as part of the preventative maintenance schedule to try and see the old bus make another 220,000km before any major failures, I am considering replacing the radiator. Are there any subject matter experts on here than can advise as to brands and potential pitfalls etc. I don't just want to buy the cheapest crud available etc. I already have the PWR trans cooler kit on the ZF.
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23-04-2019, 12:10 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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What is wrong with the radiator ?
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23-04-2019, 03:39 PM
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Trev
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23-04-2019, 03:45 PM
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23-04-2019, 04:22 PM
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Amen to arronm.
Stick to genuine & fit the V8 one (thicker). If you're onto preventative, suss out the water pump. Again - genuine with new pulley too.
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23-04-2019, 06:37 PM
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13 years...buy a lotto ticket on the way home as well!
They are cheap crap these days, 5 years max I reckon. |
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23-04-2019, 06:53 PM
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I do believe if you maintain your coolant correctly your radiator should be ok, I'd be more worried about a hose failing before a radiator if you thinking of age related problems.
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24-04-2019, 07:00 PM
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Hoses will do 400000kms...radiators are a gamble after 200000kms...you can do the maths with how many years that is for you.
You cant compare an old copper radiator to these aluminium/plastic things. They were not a big problem back in the E series Falcons either. |
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24-04-2019, 07:32 PM
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25-04-2019, 09:46 AM
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30-04-2019, 07:22 PM
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Trev
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Thanks guys, some great advice there.
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Probably about due to replace or service radiator
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