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NRC6404 - Radiator Top Hose

Original price - Original price €12,30
Original price
€12,30
€12,30 - €12,30
Current price €12,30
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Radiator Top Hose - the upper radiator hose in the engine cooling circuit.

It carries hot coolant from the engine outlet to the top of the radiator, forming the return leg of the cooling loop. For 2.25 petrol, 2.5 petrol and 2.5 diesel applications.
Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Fitment Notes Defender — 2.25 petrol (heavy-duty radiator) and 2.5P / 2.5D, to VIN 261252
Alternative Codes
NRC6404BJH 6404

In stock 6 units
5 · Gouda 1 · Drachten
Express delivery available

When will my order arrive?
  • Order before 15:00 (Mon–Fri): same-day dispatch for in-stock items.
  • UPS Express (order before 14:00): dispatched today, delivered tomorrow where available.
  • Netherlands / Belgium / Germany: 2–4 working days.
  • Other EU countries + UK: 4–8 working days.
  • Outside EU/UK: delivery times vary — contact us for an estimate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Radiator Top Hose (NRC6404) used for?
The Radiator Top Hose is the upper radiator hose in the cooling circuit, carrying hot coolant from the engine outlet to the top of the radiator. It forms the return leg of the cooling loop. It fits Defender with 2.25 petrol, 2.5 petrol and 2.5 diesel engines.
Which Defender engines and build does this top hose fit?
This radiator top hose fits Defender with the 2.25 petrol engine using the heavy-duty radiator, and the 2.5 petrol and 2.5 diesel engines, up to VIN 261252. Check your VIN against that ceiling, since later cooling builds use a different top hose.
What are the signs the radiator top hose needs replacing?
Radiator top hoses typically fail by perishing, cracking or swelling with age and heat cycling. Look for coolant weeping at the hose ends, soft or ballooning sections, and overheating. It's worth renewing a suspect top hose on a Defender before it bursts.