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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 05:09 AM
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radiator leak 1999 V6

Ok. I haven't posted on here in a long time. I have a 1999 Tacoma V6 that has a coolant leak at the trans cooler fitting on the passenger side. The fitting is a threaded pc with a nut and large washer against the radiator. The antifreeze is dripping right at the washer. I've read on here about trans cooler problems and the "milkshake" thing (oooh, that gives me chills just thinking about it). Can this fitting be replaced or is it a good idea just to replace the radiator? The truck has 210,000 miles on it, but I don't know if it is the original radiator.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 05:33 AM
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Replace radiator.

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 06:09 AM
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Yes, replace the radiator would be the solution
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Replace it! you can get a pretty good one online for not to much money, just make you get one with the built in trans cooler or get a separate trans cooler, im running a hayden trans cooler on my 99
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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Replace the radiator, bypass the integrated cooler with an auxiliary one.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by tunnelmotor99
Replace the radiator, bypass the integrated cooler with an auxiliary one.
Yeah my hayden pro trans cooler works so much better than the built in one, thats why when i replaced my radiator i ordered one without the trans cooler, ive got got my trans cooler positioned at 70%
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Thanks. I'll probably replace it with one with the trans cooler. I read on the forum that the external trans coolers may not be the best in colder winter climates.
Also, do you guys prefer the metal radiator from "radiator barn" or others from parts stores?

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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/to...tings+Page%3A8

Just get another denso one and be done with it. Chances are, you'll never replace it again.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Thanks all. And jimig that's a good price, thanks.
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Old Aug 28, 2011 | 06:16 AM
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My radiator was about to do the same thing. You can take a look at the photos I posted here. Replace that radiator!
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