Found a 95 Disco 1 for a decent price but it needs a radiator. Rovers North is asking $719. Gotta be something cheaper right?:confused:

What is an LR1? I don't think they actually got around to making that model.

Do you mean a Discovery 1?

You could try ordering from the UK. At the price you've been quoted it may be cheaper...

Radiator Opt. 1 (http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DISCOVERY_1/Cooling/Radiator_Assembly_-_V8_Petrol_to_LA064754.html)

Radiator Opt. 2 (http://www.paddockspares.com/pp/DISCOVERY_1/Cooling/Radiator_Assembly_-_V8_Petrol_Auto_from_LA064755.html)

They do deliver to the US but you will need to contact them for a shipping quote.

yes its a Disco 1.

Any opinions on Roverland Parts?

Will Tillery 434-251-9331

Will Tillery 434-251-9331

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You could get whole disco wrecked or not running for that price and have all the parts you could ever want.

Have you taken the radiator to a radiator shop to see if the tanks are in decent shape? I had mine recored.

You could get whole disco wrecked or not running for that price and have all the parts you could ever want.

And you'd still have at the least, a ten year-old radiator...

If ordering from the UK, say your prayers that it arrives intact. BTDT.

Lol. True. Mine still works.

I've got a spare laying around. $150.

Lol. True. Mine still works.

For the time being...

I had an XJ before this.....Lots of cooling issues. I dont want to go down that path again. Had to upgrade Radiator etc. to keep it cool offroad. I know this motor is likely to have coolant leaks from the head gasket but do they generally run cool? Are there any preventative measures to avoid the leaky head gaskets?

Are there any preventative measures to avoid the leaky head gaskets?

Don't overheat the truck.

Keep an eye on your water pump, fan clutch, thermostat, hoses and radiator.

Coolant needs to be flushed periodically also to keep debris from building up.

The sad fact is that after ten or 15 years, the tanks rot.

There is no reason that if your cooling system is all in good working order that you can't idle with the a/c on in the middle of summer all day without overheating. That being said, most Rover cooling systems are not in good working order so good luck...

The sad fact is that after ten or 15 years, the tanks rot.I guess I lucked out on my '95. ;)

thanks for all the input. the guy who I am buying this from already had the system flushed and replaced the thermostat, but it still overheats after 20 or so minutes of driving...

I just need a ranch vehicle and this looked like a decent choice for the price.

thanks for all the input. the guy who I am buying this from already had the system flushed and replaced the thermostat, but it still overheats after 20 or so minutes of driving...

I just need a ranch vehicle and this looked like a decent choice for the price.

Replace the fan clutch and see what you find. Or, you can quit chasing your tail and bite the bullet and replace the radiator.

take it out and have a rad shop check it out. I went the recore route about 10 years ago and had a extra row added to my RRC. When I parted the RRC the rad went into my D1 and kept working great. (I did have to change the trans and oil cooler fittings as the threads were different but no biggie). Good luck.

If you want to play cheap bastard. Drain the radiator and pour a gallon of distilled Vinegar, another of water into it. Leave it in a few days and flush under pressure from the garden hose. Flush it bacwards from its normal flow. So radiator hose to lower connection. Radiator on its side with upper connection facing down. See if that helps.

YMMV

Just get it recored. You then know it is good and you have a local company to talk and deal with....

Cost me 150 bucks to re-core a radiator last time. Doesn’t get any cheaper than that.