Radiator opinions...eBay purchase?

[Skaramunga]

So I've had a hole in my radiatior for awhile. Somewhat plugged up, but still worrisome. Looking at all options for a shiny new radiator. As always would like to save money. These are a couple interesting finds on eBay. Is there anything I should be looking for in particular for p38 radiators?

Cheap option:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=252001447321&globalID=EBAY-US

Less cheap option:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=111258024841&globalID=EBAY-US

Please let me know what you guys think on the matter, gotta keep her cool...

 

[ptschram]

Do you wanna buy from eBay or from a guy who really owns Rovers?

I'll PM a price later.

What year P38?

 

[Blueboy]

Paul is right. He'll hook you up with something that will work and a good value. Personally i would buy OEM given how long it has now lasted yet that is just me.

 

[Tugela]

Buy one from PT. I bought an aluminum/plastic radiator (before I knew he was a source) and my Disco has been running in comfortable temp ranges ever since. Just think, with all the scratch you save on the radiator you can buy new hoses, water pump, and thermostat to go with it (also from PT). That should be peace of mind.

 

[ptschram]

I can't compete on price but I can compete on everything else!

 

[Skaramunga]

thanks guys i just see radiator in the pics. but plastic fails time and time again.

PT I've got a 1997 4.0
PM me a price shipped to 04043

it might take me a couple days to respond I'm on bar doubles for the next two days...

 

[ptschram]

thanks guys i just see radiator in the pics. but plastic fails time and time again.

It lasted almost 20 years. Just how long do you expect such a component to last?

 

[Skaramunga]

true indeed!

 

[Tugela]

It lasted almost 20 years. Just how long do you expect such a component to last?

More to the point, how long do you expect a P38 to last?