4.8 GRX Radiator Failure

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Re: 4.8 GRX Radiator Failure

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Not at all. The temperature gauge went rapidly from normal position to red; like a rev counter! Switched off immediately, which hopefully saved the engine. Luckily I immediately thought of checking the temperature gauge.
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Hi Guys
I need a replacement radiator as well for my 4.8
Any idea how I can come in contact with Graham?
We sit on the West Coast...
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barend.dewaal wrote:Hi Guys
I need a replacement radiator as well for my 4.8
Any idea how I can come in contact with Graham?
We sit on the West Coast...
Hiers die nommers: http://patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=73&t=5418#p60343

Praat ook met Tinus ivm radiators. Hy het ook kontakte vir goie pryse.

http://patrol4x4.co.za/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=6031#p70773
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Re: 4.8 GRX Radiator Failure

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You can also try Frans ( tour de frans here on the forum ). Let me know if you want me to PM you his number. He is in Belville ( Western Cape ) area. He is very jacked up on Patrols
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Thanks for the quick response guys
I have a lift from CT in around a week.
May I please have the nr for Frans
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Sent you a PM
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