radiator question
May 18, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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radiator question
the radiator in my truck sprung a lettle leak today. just wondering if there are aftermarket units or am i stuck with a stock replacement. got quotes for new ones from 122.00 - 209.00.
May 18, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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pretty much stock replacement is going to be the best bet... if you have a 4cyl, you can try to upgrade to a v6 radiator.... i beleive all replacement radiators are aftermarket units... probably except for the ones you actually get from toyota..... there are companies that custom make awesome radiaotrs for vehicles, but those radiators can easily run $500
May 19, 2005 | 04:19 AM
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I found a clean used one at a wrecking yard for 60 bucks. Works great so far. But hey its up to you.
May 19, 2005 | 05:03 AM
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You might be able to patch your radiator, to buy you a little more time. I had this happen to me and was able to keep it patched until I got the new radiator and had the time to take the 4Runner down for a little while.
May 19, 2005 | 06:10 AM
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IMO, I'd swap it out and eat the cost. That way you'll have peace of mind knowing that the core isn't plugged, which could cause overheating and eventually lead to other problems. Aftermarket parts may be cheaper, and if you can, find out whether or not it has been pressure tested.
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May 19, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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North west off road has 3 row heavy duty radiators.
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May 19, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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What about http://www.radiatorbarn.com/ ?? Think someone on here used them
May 19, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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V6 and I4 rad hoses are swapped,aint they?
May 19, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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I have had good luck with http://www.radiator.com/.
May 19, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jayris
North west off road has 3 row heavy duty radiators.
May 23, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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I have a Modine radiator in my 4runner and it was worked fine for the past 2 years. I think it was about $80.00.
May 23, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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I don't know where your leak is, but my 84 Camry was leaking on the top of the radiator. I was able to patch it with JB Weld. It would hold for a while and then start leaking again. Really wasn't a big deal since it was on the top.
It got to be annoying after a while so I got a new aftermarket one from Advance Auto Parts for $120.00. Its made in China, but fit like a glove.
It got to be annoying after a while so I got a new aftermarket one from Advance Auto Parts for $120.00. Its made in China, but fit like a glove.
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