Symptoms
Creeping temperature gauge, coolant weeps, or simply unknown history on an aluminium V8 that hates overheating.
The fix, step by step
- Replace the radiator, viscous fan coupling, water pump, thermostat and hoses as a set, then refill with a 50/50 coolant mix and bleed the air out.
- The aluminium block and heads depend on the cooling system.
Tools & part numbers
- Basic sockets
- drain pan
- radiator, viscous fan, water pump, thermostat, hoses, clamps
- antifreeze
Where to buy the parts
Range Rover Classic radiator and hose setRovers North ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.