Defender · Defender 90 / 110 / 130 · 1990s–2016
Defender (Classic) cooling
Radiators, pumps, pipes and sensors to keep Land Rover engines cool in South African heat.
What is specific to the Defender (Classic)
Radiators, water pumps, thermostats and hoses are matched to the engine. On the Defender (Classic) that means knowing which of these you have: 2.5 300Tdi turbodiesel, 2.5 Td5 five-cylinder turbodiesel, 2.8i straight-six petrol (South African derivative), 2.4 TDCi Puma turbodiesel and 2.2 TDCi Puma turbodiesel.
Have this ready when you enquire
- The 17-character VIN from your licence document, which identifies your exact Defender 90 / 110 / 130 (sold here 1990s–2016) and its build.
- The engine code or number, because this model was sold with the 2.5 300Tdi turbodiesel, 2.5 Td5 five-cylinder turbodiesel, 2.8i straight-six petrol (South African derivative) (BMW M52), 2.4 TDCi Puma turbodiesel and 2.2 TDCi Puma turbodiesel.
- A photo of the old part or its part number, if you can get to it.
Known Defender (Classic) cooling faults
None of the Defender (Classic) faults we track fall in this system, so there is no known weak point to warn you about here. Send the part name with your VIN and the team will confirm the right cooling for your vehicle.
Choose the Defender (Classic) part
Defender (Classic) cooling questions
Why is my Land Rover losing coolant?
Start with an external check for leaks at hoses, plastic pipes, the expansion tank, radiator, water pump and heater connections. If there is no visible leak, a cooling system pressure test can find hidden leaks, and a combustion gas test checks for a head gasket or EGR cooler problem.
What coolant should I use in my Land Rover?
Use the coolant type specified in your owner's handbook, mixed with clean water in the stated ratio. Do not mix coolant types, as some are incompatible. Plain water gives no corrosion protection.
Cooling for other Defender models
Other Defender (Classic) systems
For how these parts work and the signs of wear, read the Land Rover cooling guide.
The right cooling for your Defender (Classic)
Share the VIN and engine number and the SparesBoyz parts team will check fitment before quoting.