Ebay Radiators - Any Experiences? - Land Rovers Only

montaggio · 02-01-2006, 01:36 PM

I need a new rad for my 2001 Disco II. They seem to run around $600 USD from most suppliers. I noticed a couple of folks on Ebay that are selling them for about $289. Does anyone know anything about the quality and fit of these radiators? Anyone had any experiences with them?

John C · 02-01-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by montaggio

I need a new rad for my 2001 Disco II. They seem to run around $600 USD from most suppliers. I noticed a couple of folks on Ebay that are selling them for about $289. Does anyone know anything about the quality and fit of these radiators? Anyone had any experiences with them?

Most of the people selling new rads on eBay have a shop. I would just contact the shop directly and see what their price is. Check someone like Supreme Radiator...

Sorry, doesn't answer your question but I hope this helps.

Muddy Oval · 02-01-2006, 09:05 PM

i can't remember where those come from, but it's some third world country... an example of 'get what you pay for' BUT They do work. I know of several shops who buy those wholesale for under $200 and mark them up to $699 and the customers don't ever know it. From what I've heard, they work- but longevity probably won't be there.

John C · 02-02-2006, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Muddy Oval

i can't remember where those come from, but it's some third world country... an example of 'get what you pay for' BUT They do work. I know of several shops who buy those wholesale for under $200 and mark them up to $699 and the customers don't ever know it. From what I've heard, they work- but longevity probably won't be there.

The one I got was a Nissens.... hey Steve, don't knock those third world countries, the PC your typing on was probably made or assembled ina thrid world country...

TerryS · 02-02-2006, 07:51 AM

While it didn't come off of ebay, we put a "third world" radiator in one of our rovers, It came from RN, with their 'Pro-Line' name, but the box was marked with the country of origin. The fit was exact, the construction, from a good external lookover, was first rate. Surprised it should look so much like a "Genuine" ? Well, don't be. That 'third world' supplier who made it has another, bigger customer; Land Rover, as in Solihull, W'kshire, UK

montaggio · 02-02-2006, 08:39 AM

Terry;

Not being in the US, not familiar with RN and the ProLine parts. Is this a national supplier and do they have a website? Appreciate any leads, as everyone I speak to up here says LR is the only source and their quote of $884 Cdn (approx $760 US) seems a bit hight for a rad that only lasted 4 years from factory install. By the way - not surprised that the supplier of these "aftermarket" parts may have supplied other well known manufacturers!

rmuller · 02-02-2006, 08:56 AM

RN = www.roversnorth.com

Muddy Oval · 02-02-2006, 09:04 AM

The ones I saw were definately not an OEM supplier- "ProLine" is just a fake brand name to use to make generic parts seem less generic. Lots of the OEM stuff comes from strange places, but that doesn't mean that all stuff from strange places is OEM.

montaggio · 02-02-2006, 12:39 PM

Couldn't do it - couldn't cheap out on something as critical as the rad. Ordered a replacement from Atlantic British today. Will still end up saving close to $200 vs the stealer supplied part and that is paying shipping as well. I figure that, with a business that is so much relying on reputation, they must supply quality parts. BTW - rad was about $50 cheaper than RN and I get a free shirt! Bonus.

Thanks for everyone's help and direction.

Muddy Oval · 02-02-2006, 01:05 PM

Is it a real Land Rover part though? They sell different types from different sources. I tried to install one of theirs that was supposed to be a "one radiator fits all" and it was way off. If not specified as OEM or Genuine, it's likely the same one you were avoiding.

sven · 02-02-2006, 01:44 PM

I noticed that RN has raised the price on the Proline rad since I bought mine last year. Mine doesnt leak, fits perfect, and NEVER overheats. I love it, even if it is from the U.A.E...

montaggio · 02-02-2006, 02:56 PM

I'll let you know what its like when it arrives. Shouldn't take too long to get here and it will be nice to know that the small leak is taken care of.

Muddy Oval · 02-02-2006, 03:15 PM

The really really cheap ones aren't from U.A.E. - it was Thailand or some other strange place.

02-01-2006, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
montaggio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Friendly Manitoba, CANADA Posts: 39 Gallery: 0	Ebay Radiators - Any Experiences? I need a new rad for my 2001 Disco II. They seem to run around $600 USD from most suppliers. I noticed a couple of folks on Ebay that are selling them for about $289. Does anyone know anything about the quality and fit of these radiators? Anyone had any experiences with them?

02-01-2006, 09:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	i can't remember where those come from, but it's some third world country... an example of 'get what you pay for' BUT They do work. I know of several shops who buy those wholesale for under $200 and mark them up to $699 and the customers don't ever know it. From what I've heard, they work- but longevity probably won't be there. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-02-2006, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,459 Gallery: 0	RN = www.roversnorth.com __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

02-02-2006, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	The ones I saw were definately not an OEM supplier- "ProLine" is just a fake brand name to use to make generic parts seem less generic. Lots of the OEM stuff comes from strange places, but that doesn't mean that all stuff from strange places is OEM. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-02-2006, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	Is it a real Land Rover part though? They sell different types from different sources. I tried to install one of theirs that was supposed to be a "one radiator fits all" and it was way off. If not specified as OEM or Genuine, it's likely the same one you were avoiding. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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02-02-2006, 07:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
TerryS Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bloomfield, CT If I died today, I lived there all my life. Posts: 2,235 Gallery: 0	While it didn't come off of ebay, we put a "third world" radiator in one of our rovers, It came from RN, with their 'Pro-Line' name, but the box was marked with the country of origin. The fit was exact, the construction, from a good external lookover, was first rate. Surprised it should look so much like a "Genuine" ? Well, don't be. That 'third world' supplier who made it has another, bigger customer; Land Rover, as in Solihull, W'kshire, UK

02-02-2006, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
montaggio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Friendly Manitoba, CANADA Posts: 39 Gallery: 0	Terry; Not being in the US, not familiar with RN and the ProLine parts. Is this a national supplier and do they have a website? Appreciate any leads, as everyone I speak to up here says LR is the only source and their quote of $884 Cdn (approx $760 US) seems a bit hight for a rad that only lasted 4 years from factory install. By the way - not surprised that the supplier of these "aftermarket" parts may have supplied other well known manufacturers!

02-02-2006, 12:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
montaggio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Friendly Manitoba, CANADA Posts: 39 Gallery: 0	Couldn't do it - couldn't cheap out on something as critical as the rad. Ordered a replacement from Atlantic British today. Will still end up saving close to $200 vs the stealer supplied part and that is paying shipping as well. I figure that, with a business that is so much relying on reputation, they must supply quality parts. BTW - rad was about $50 cheaper than RN and I get a free shirt! Bonus. Thanks for everyone's help and direction.

02-02-2006, 01:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
sven Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centre of PA Posts: 373 Gallery: 0	I noticed that RN has raised the price on the Proline rad since I bought mine last year. Mine doesnt leak, fits perfect, and NEVER overheats. I love it, even if it is from the U.A.E...

02-02-2006, 02:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
montaggio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Friendly Manitoba, CANADA Posts: 39 Gallery: 0	I'll let you know what its like when it arrives. Shouldn't take too long to get here and it will be nice to know that the small leak is taken care of.

02-02-2006, 03:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	The really really cheap ones aren't from U.A.E. - it was Thailand or some other strange place. __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

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