Should I fit a new radiator - 2003 120,000 miles?

[farmerboy]

Hi all, I have been told that there is a common problem with failing radiators which allow coolant into the auto gearbox. Is it a problem with the 120 or was it just the 90's?

Mine is a 2003 model with 120,000 miles - just wondering if a new radiator would be a good idea? (no problems at the moment)

Thanks in advance.

 

[chadr]

IIRC the oil cooler issues that dogged the 90 series rads aren't an issue on 120s - though it would be interesting to find out for certain.

 

[Gary Stockton]

The 120 has the oil cooler external to the rest of the coolant system. Not heard of issues similar to the 90 nor of cooling issues at all really.

As to replacement - if it's knackered the replace it I guess ...

 

[farmerboy]

Thats great - good to know there is a separate cooling system for the gearbox. Radiator is fine - just thinking about preventing a disaster!
Thankyou for the clarification.