Can i put a radiator made for a manual tranny ( no AT cooler) in my rig (2002 AT 4Runner 4WD) since I'm going to bypass the tranny cooler with an external? Anyone tried this?

 

Sure you can. Nope. I've never tried it.....but it's totally doable.

 

of course u can, the heat exchange capacity is identical or better

 

I plan on using this radiator from an ebay seller a YT member recommended. Check it out $70 shipped:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33602
too good to be true?

 

I just got a new one 2 weeks ago at Advance Auto for $114.99 + Tax
Had to get a new cap as well since the new radiator used a smaller cap.
Total was like 130 for everything and it was in stock which allowed me to install it within an hour of purchase.

 

Could you give me the part#, i have to wait till my ext tranny cooler comes in before I install but I'm not a big fan of fleabay

 

you get what you pay for.

 

Found another thread with this same question but was never really answered ( I promise I searched before I posted, i just happen to find this when searching for something else).

Link: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/a...cooler-205767/

 

Radiator barn has good prices.

 

Is the OEM radiator 1 or 2 rows?

 

Redi-Radiator P/N: 43-3198

Sorry, no P/N for the locking cap but it's NOT the one they tell you goes with the radiator (Stant 11-329).
The one they tell you to buy fits the stock radiator.
The one you'll need with the new radiator is the smaller one.

 

1 (apparently "1" is not enough characters to post so I'm writing this and explaining why I'm writing it)

 

Get the one for the automatic even if you plan to use an aftermarket cooler.

The transmission cooler tank in the bottom of the radiator is great for use as a water heater on camping trips. I have mine setup with quick disconnects and used the heck out of it last year as a water heater after Hurricane IKE when we had water but no natural gas for almost a month.

Nothing like being able to throw a small 12volt pump in a lake or stream and taking a hot shower in the morning when camping

FOG

 

 

Touche' sir...touche'

 

Ok, i think I'm goin with a Koyo radiator from Go-Part.com with the B&M 70268.

 

I agree. I researched the hell out of previous topics and I believe Koyo is a fine radiator. Its what i would use.

 

you are the man!

 

I've used ebay radiators and haven't had a problem yet. Had one shipped and the nipple for the overflow tank was broken, e-mailed seller and promptly gave me another one and let me keep the other one.

 

i thought you later model year yotas were supposed to bypass it anyways? just my 2 cents