GQ TD42 radiator question

[JBE]

On my last trip, the radiator of my GQ TD42 developed a crack. The radiator shop in Dubbo was able to repair it (blocked off two pipes) to continue my trip, but I was also told that the radiator was definitley on its way out.
I am looking into my options at the moment:
- genuine 2 core replacement radiator
- 3 core radiator from Natrad for $550 which is a straight bolt in.

I was wondering if anyone uses aftermarket three core radiators for TD42s and if they have advantages over the standard two core radiators which would justift the extra money. I’m also interested in alternatives, I might not have thought of.
Cheers
Joachim

[ozy1]

i like the sounds of the 3 core job, as i see the larger water capacity being better,

but i though there was a factory 2 core and 3 core radiators, is this true, if so, what year models did they change?

[Bartso]

my understanding was the petrol was a 2 core and diesel was 3 core

[JBE]

Hi Bartso

I'm absolutely sure mine is a 2 core and my Mav is a '93 model. Would be interesting to find out if and when they changed to 3 core. I'll have a chat with the guys at Nissan today.

Cheers
Joachim

[thwack]

Go for the 3 core radiatior. Just had my done a few weeks ago at my local Natrad and he used an Aussie Desert Coolers radiator as standard for the Patrol.

Car now warms up and does not budge in any kind of conditions. Have been Melb - Canberra and back towing a large trailer with 5 big guys in the car and the needle did not move at all for the whole journey.

[bogged]

Go for the 3 core radiatior. .

agree, but the price doesnt sound that flash.

[giantracing]

diesels never come out 3 core. i can do you a new 3 core for 400. or i have a 3 core petty one here in stock for 300. you will have to get the tanks reversed. about 50.

[paulaus]

on automatics is there a pipe from the auto transmission that runs through the radiator aswell to provide some form of oil cooling?

[Cokeaddict]

I have a 4 core one in mine. Works increadably well, esp on hot days pushing up hills. Thats when it work best. Def go for the extra core if money will allow you too.
Ange

[turps]

Out of the GQ radiators I thought the one out a TD42 was the better of the 2. Even if it is only 2 core. It has way better cooling capacity. I am sure birdy and shreq ran diesel radiators for awhile before they lashed out for better stuff again. Both these cars are turbo petrol utes.