What radiator do I need? (RD conversion)

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  • alaskajosh
    2nd Gear
    • Sep 2007
    • 208

    What radiator do I need? (RD conversion)

    Gents:
    I have the Robert Davis Mercruiser conversion and my radiator just gave up the ghost. I don't know if it was the original radiator to the LR 6cyl that was in this, or if it was sized up for the bigger (3.0) conversion.

    What it looks like: a 2" thick core of normal LR dimensions. Four tubes deep. Bottom hose at the right hand corner, top at the left hand corner.

    The local rebuilder wanted more to re-core it than what I could buy a new "Genuine" for... provided the new genuine will cool this 3.0 engine.

    Thanks for the help!

    Kind regards, Josh
  • NickDawson
    5th Gear
    • Apr 2009
    • 707

    #2
    you might want to call Robert Davis soon - he phoned me last week to say he was "retiring"... but he's always been eager to chat with those who are interested.
    I have his number if you need it - drop me a PM.

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    • alaskajosh
      2nd Gear
      • Sep 2007
      • 208

      #3
      Mr Dawson: look for a PM.

      I'm leaning towards replacing what was in there with a 2.6 radiator...??? Does anyone know if it is a 4 core? Thank you.

      Kind regards, Josh

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      • graniterover
        1st Gear
        • Oct 2006
        • 167

        #4
        Judging from the stuff I got from him, he's been 'retired' for a while. ;-)

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        • alaskajosh
          2nd Gear
          • Sep 2007
          • 208

          #5
          Right. No, I have his number... and I'm bringing my questions here....

          Kind regards, Josh

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          • daveb
            5th Gear
            • Nov 2006
            • 513

            #6
            where are you going to get a new genuine 2.6l radiator from? RN has proline ones for $469 or so.



            robert's conversions used the original radiators.

            if the proline unit is a 3 row you may have problems. all the original series land rover radiators were 4 row but alot of the aftermarket stuff is only 3.



            Originally posted by alaskajosh
            Gents:
            I have the Robert Davis Mercruiser conversion and my radiator just gave up the ghost. I don't know if it was the original radiator to the LR 6cyl that was in this, or if it was sized up for the bigger (3.0) conversion.

            What it looks like: a 2" thick core of normal LR dimensions. Four tubes deep. Bottom hose at the right hand corner, top at the left hand corner.

            The local rebuilder wanted more to re-core it than what I could buy a new "Genuine" for... provided the new genuine will cool this 3.0 engine.

            Thanks for the help!

            Kind regards, Josh
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