{"product_id":"radiator-for-land-rover-defender-1998-2016-2-5l","title":"Radiator for Land Rover Defender (1998-2016) 2.5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty Direct-Fit Radiator for 1998-2016 Land Rover Defender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The direct-fit replacement radiator for the 1998-2016 Land Rover Defender restores critical engine heat dissipation to prevent thermal degradation and eliminate overheating under sustained heavy loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Land Rover Defender Thermal Management Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory radiator on the \u003cstrong\u003eL316\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis frequently succumbs to fatigue from severe thermal cycling and constant chassis vibration. Over time, the OEM crimped plastic end tanks become brittle, developing stress fractures along the tank-to-core perimeter gasket. Internally, corroded tubes and external debris clogging restrict coolant flow, triggering thermal runaway during low-speed overland crawling or prolonged towing behind the \u003cstrong\u003eTd5\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5L turbodiesel powerplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to restore factory thermal equilibrium, this replacement unit features a high-density aluminum tube-and-fin core designed to maximize heat rejection while lowering hydraulic resistance. Reinforced composite end tanks paired with robust brass fluid cooler fittings offer superior fatigue resistance against continuous pressure pulses and engine harmonics. Manufactured to exact OEM dimensions, this assembly directly supersedes part numbers \u003cstrong\u003ePDK000100\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePCC001020\u003c\/strong\u003e, utilizing original factory mounting perches and stock hose interfaces without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1998-2016 Land Rover Defender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2.5L Td5 \/ L316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e122 hp \/ 221 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003ePDK000100, PCC107480, PCC001020, PCC000670\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2016 Land Rover Defender 90 2.5L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2016 Land Rover Defender 110 2.5L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1998-2016 Land Rover Defender 130 2.5L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit the L316 Defender?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes, this is a direct fit for the 1998-2016 Land Rover Defender equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eTd5\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5L engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this radiator accommodate factory fan shroud mounting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes, the end tanks incorporate OE-specification mounting retainers to secure your stock fan shroud and auxiliary cooler brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Land Rover Heavy-Duty Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to withstand grueling off-road duty cycles, high axle loads, and remote overland expeditions where continuous cooling system reliability is mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50593803272440,"sku":"DS-EWTI5WSI3","price":152.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/radiator-for-land-rover-defender-1998-2016-2-5l-1.jpg?v=1790051672","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/radiator-for-land-rover-defender-1998-2016-2-5l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}