Radiator - specification change - to improve durability

RADIATOR - SPECIFICATION CHANGE - TO IMPROVE DURABILITY

Model

Discovery Series II (LT) Defender (LD)

Affected vehicles

All Td5 derivatives up to VIN: Discovery Series II 2A 736340 Defender 2A 622424

Date

2002-02-27

Reference

Bulletin 0009, CDS ref L8711bu

Bulletin text

Discovery Series II (LT) Defender (LD)

AFFECTED RANGE:

All Td5 derivatives up to VIN: Discovery Series II 2A 736340 Defender 2A 622424

PROBLEM:

RADIATOR - SPECIFICATION CHANGE - TO IMPROVE DURABILITY The coolant passageways in the radiator have been modified and a restrictor was introduced into the fuel cooler to improve the durability of the radiator. The modified radiator can be fitted as a replacement on all derivatives up to the above VIN numbers, and is fitted as standard from the above VIN numbers. The restrictor, which is supplied with the radiator, must be fitted into the fuel cooler. Illustrations 1 and 2 show a cut away view of the old and new specification radiators. NOTE: The feed and return pipes, (‘C’ and ‘D’ in illustrations 1 and 2), to the lower section of the radiator have been modified. Do not attempt to open these coolant passageways into the radiator.

1

Discovery Series II A = The new specification radiator B = The old specification radiator

Bulletin N o : 0009

2

Defender A = The new specification radiator B = The old specification radiator

CAUSE:

Not applicable

ACTION:

When replacing the radiator on vehicles up to VIN 2A 736340 (Discovery Series II) and 2A 622424 (Defender) follow the procedure below. Discovery Series II • Refer to Workshop Manual, part number VDR100090 (5 th edition), Cooling System - Td5, Radiator, repair number 26.40.01. Defender Refer to Workshop Manual, part number • LRL0410 (2 nd edition), Cooling System, Radiator, repair number 26.40.01. Carry out the procedure below before refilling the cooling system. 1. Position a container beneath the fuel cooler. 2. Release the clip and disconnect the coolant feed hose from fuel cooler, (inset in illustrations 3 and 4). 3. Position the coolant restrictor within the fuel cooler, (arrowed in illustration 5). 4. Connect the coolant feed hose and secure with the clip. 5. Remove the container. 6. Refill and bleed the cooling system. 7. Check the cooling system for leaks.

NOTE: The restrictor has already been fitted from VIN 2A 736340 (Discovery Series II) and 2A 622424 (Defender).

3

Discovery Series II cooling system

4

Defender cooling system

5

PARTS INFORMATION:

Part number Description PDK000080 Radiator assembly PDK000100 Radiator assembly

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Normal warranty policy and procedures apply.

Model Quantity Discovery Series II 1 Defender 1