Radiatorbarn.com 3 row all metal radiator
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Radiatorbarn.com 3 row all metal radiator
If you scroll down you can see the one I'm thinking about getting. I'm on my 2nd Spectra 3 row plastic tank from Autozone since June and it's leaking in the same place around the top again.
I'm going to return it and I've heard from people on here they have had luck with the radiatorbarn ones. How is the fitment? I have heard that some slight modifications were necessary with the CSF brand radiators and was curious if these ones from radiatorbarn are CSF.
Just looking for a little input here. Thanks
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/search.php?product=radiator
I'm going to return it and I've heard from people on here they have had luck with the radiatorbarn ones. How is the fitment? I have heard that some slight modifications were necessary with the CSF brand radiators and was curious if these ones from radiatorbarn are CSF.
Just looking for a little input here. Thanks
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/search.php?product=radiator
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If you scroll down you can see the one I'm thinking about getting. I'm on my 2nd Spectra 3 row plastic tank from Autozone since June and it's leaking in the same place around the top again.
I'm going to return it and I've heard from people on here they have had luck with the radiatorbarn ones. How is the fitment? I have heard that some slight modifications were necessary with the CSF brand radiators and was curious if these ones from radiatorbarn are CSF.
Just looking for a little input here. Thanks
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/search.php?product=radiator
I'm going to return it and I've heard from people on here they have had luck with the radiatorbarn ones. How is the fitment? I have heard that some slight modifications were necessary with the CSF brand radiators and was curious if these ones from radiatorbarn are CSF.
Just looking for a little input here. Thanks
http://www.radiatorbarn.com/search.php?product=radiator
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It's pretty terrible, on my 2nd one since June, each one only lasted about two months. Oh well, Autozone already told me I can return the 2nd one when I picked it up in August so I guess they're used to the problem.
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not sure if KOYO makes a fitment for your truck but it's a good buy for the 3rd gen crowd. I have heard at least one horror story of radiator barn customer service but no direct knowledge.
The KOYO radiator was just slightly less online through ebay than as a direct buy-just throwing it out there if that is an option for you.
The KOYO radiator was just slightly less online through ebay than as a direct buy-just throwing it out there if that is an option for you.
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Thanks, I'll look into that. I'm not sure which route I'm going to take yet. I just want something that will fit and not leak. The last radiator I bought was a few years ago and it was a Modine but I guess they don't make those anymore. I have heard CSF radiators are good but have some fitment issues.
I am curious if anyone knows what brand the radiator barn ones are. I suppose I could just give them a call in the morning and find out.
I am curious if anyone knows what brand the radiator barn ones are. I suppose I could just give them a call in the morning and find out.
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I have a radiator from radiator barn, 2 row. Put it in the truck about 3 months ago, no problems with fitment or leaks and no overheating. It is a csf radiator.
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I notice that the only CSF radiator offered for the V6 is the three row, so I'm guessing it has a little more cooling capacity than the two row. Since there's only a $30 cost difference, I would think it would be some cheap insurance.
I like that radiatorbarn offers a lifetime warranty, but if they have bad cust service it wouldn't be so great. Never bought anything from them myself.
I notice that autohausaz.com only sells the CSF. That's usually a good recommendation since the gals over at autohausaz only sell good quality parts. Don't think there's a lifetime warranty from them, tho.
I've read that the CSF is a good radiator; the only fitment issues I've read of resulted from the cap being in a different location. On the V6 radiator the cap is in the same loc as the OEM, so no problem. Not sure about the ones for the L4.
The only other complaint I've read about CSF is that the draincock does not have a drain tube like the OEM, so when you go to drain it, coolant kind of sprays out all around the plastic drain plug, making kind of a mess.
I like that radiatorbarn offers a lifetime warranty, but if they have bad cust service it wouldn't be so great. Never bought anything from them myself.
I notice that autohausaz.com only sells the CSF. That's usually a good recommendation since the gals over at autohausaz only sell good quality parts. Don't think there's a lifetime warranty from them, tho.
I've read that the CSF is a good radiator; the only fitment issues I've read of resulted from the cap being in a different location. On the V6 radiator the cap is in the same loc as the OEM, so no problem. Not sure about the ones for the L4.
The only other complaint I've read about CSF is that the draincock does not have a drain tube like the OEM, so when you go to drain it, coolant kind of sprays out all around the plastic drain plug, making kind of a mess.
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I ordered the 2 row. Since that's what the truck came with stock I'm sure I'll be fine. Plus I have a newer fan clutch and the truck ran fine with the crappy aftermarket radiator it had in it before I decided to go with the spectra which has turned out to be a big hassle over the last 4 months.
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new CSF radiator and cap cross reference
i just purchased a CSF 2057 for my 2WD v6 PU (1989) from autopartswarehouse.com for $147.18 (no s/h and a $7.75 discount). do a live chat with a sales rep and you can get a discount code or you can place your order via the chat and get a couple of more $ off the website price.
it looks to be a good replacement part but it did not come with a cap. i was able to find a cross reference chart for the CSF cap required (4502, which is unobtainable as far as i know) and a STANT cap (10227). here's the site for the cross ref: http://www.csfimports.com/csf_catalog/#
it looks to be a good replacement part but it did not come with a cap. i was able to find a cross reference chart for the CSF cap required (4502, which is unobtainable as far as i know) and a STANT cap (10227). here's the site for the cross ref: http://www.csfimports.com/csf_catalog/#
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I just purchased my second Northern radiator for a second truck. Cost me 120. First one has been in my 85 for a year with no problems. Cools great.
Design is aluminum with plastic cap or ends. Lifetime warranty.
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Design is aluminum with plastic cap or ends. Lifetime warranty.
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autohausaz.com sells the Japanese-made Futaba and Sankei, for 10 and 11 dollars, respectively. They will be better than any other brand, imho. I think the Futaba is the one sold by the dealer. BTW autohausaz also has the best prices I've found on Aisin brake & clutch cylinders, and I think they give free ground ship on orders over $50, or deduct the cost of ground from the cost of a faster delivery service.
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I ordered the 2 row. Since that's what the truck came with stock I'm sure I'll be fine. Plus I have a newer fan clutch and the truck ran fine with the crappy aftermarket radiator it had in it before I decided to go with the spectra which has turned out to be a big hassle over the last 4 months.
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If it came with a 2-row, replace it with a 2-row. I tried a 3-row in my truck because of the fabled "extra cooling capacity", but it would run hot on the highway on hot days, a situation where the 2-row caused no problems. I think the coolant flows more slowly through the 3-row when the 3-row is installed in a 2-row application.
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That makes absolutely no sense at all, switching from a two core radiator to a three core radiator will not make your truck over heat. If your truck is over heating with a three core radiator then you have other problems, it could be a bad fan clutch, thermostat, or water pump. Ive had a three core radiator on my 4Runner for two years and ive never had any problems.