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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 01:19:46 PM

Title: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 01:19:46 PM: Hey all,

Random question regarding radiators for JGC Laredo 2.5TD.

Firstly - having googled the various numbers on this radiator label (see pic) this radiator does not exist! none of these numbers show anything at all. I'm led to believe that Mopar part numbers are 7 digits, I stand to be corrected so here's the question, any ideas on correct rad to fit? Would, say, a rad off of a 2.5TD XJ fit the ZJ as I believe both motors are of the VM variety.
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: The Smiths on January 27, 2013, 02:01:37 PM: XJ rad will not fit - the GC has the intercooler bolted to the side of the rad - which is then fitted into the car as one unit
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 02:06:03 PM: Thank you for that, any joy as to correct part number for replacement at all? The only ones i seem to be able to find are nothing like the one I have, seem to be a 3 section unit, I assume aircon/intercooler/rad all in one.......mass confusion.....mind blown!
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: daggie on January 27, 2013, 03:54:28 PM: look for radiator repairers in your area & get it recored :icon_winkle:
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: The Smiths on January 27, 2013, 04:06:38 PM: a 2 section unit - already sold radiator, only got intercooler spare
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 04:11:26 PM: Thanks again for all replies,

The only result I get in sourcing replacement for my vehicle is like this one

http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices.php?id=JE301&model=GRAND%20CHEROKEE&make=JEEP (http://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices.php?id=JE301&model=GRAND%20CHEROKEE&make=JEEP)

completely different to mine!!! Been at it all damn day and found nothing...............
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: Shaggy on January 27, 2013, 04:27:06 PM: easiest/cheapest option is just get yours either repaired or re-cored! Had mine done a couple of months ago, cost me the grand sum of a tenner! :icon_super:
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 04:28:53 PM: Thx again - will look into that and post results
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: Panic mechanic! on January 27, 2013, 04:36:14 PM: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-CHEROKEE-GRAND-CHEROKEE-2-5-TURBO-DIESEL-1995-ON-RADIATOR-NEW-2-YR-WARRANTY-/271122254357?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AJeep&hash=item3f20254a15 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-CHEROKEE-GRAND-CHEROKEE-2-5-TURBO-DIESEL-1995-ON-RADIATOR-NEW-2-YR-WARRANTY-/271122254357?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AJeep&hash=item3f20254a15)
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 04:43:16 PM: Thanks Panic :icon_super:

However that is the same type as the link I posted earlier....Nothing like mine at all :icon_sad:

this is the state of mine, not sure if a recore is an option
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: The Smiths on January 27, 2013, 05:23:40 PM: they can recore/rebuild anything - just how much it costs, normally around £100 mark - rather than £10 (they would want more just to do a bit of braze around here)
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 05:27:39 PM: thanks again - will look into it more :) :icon_super:
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: Mike Pavelin on January 27, 2013, 05:29:49 PM: The part number is 52027746
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 05:31:31 PM: Thanks Mike,

Although that number returns nothing in searches
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on January 27, 2013, 05:33:12 PM: I stand corrected :) just found a few :icon_super:
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: big g on January 27, 2013, 05:50:47 PM: got one for our lasses' Voyager td from these lot.............http://www.adrad.co.uk/ (http://www.adrad.co.uk/)
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on March 02, 2013, 08:12:28 PM: As it turns out, I'm unable to source a replacement - almost tempted to put knife to wrist and hack away like a mediteranian mosquito on heat!! I did however find one place that could do a re-core but at a hefty price of £300.00!!

If anyone could point me in the right direction to a replacement or aftermarket part that would fit it would be highly appreciated
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: Nosebolt on March 02, 2013, 08:15:01 PM: Is there an oil cooler in the rad? If not then that's about £100 to much
Title: Re: 2.5TD Radiator replacement options
Post by: FunkyZebra on March 02, 2013, 08:16:38 PM: could't tell you to be honest, I have no idea??