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@woodwateradv Yes, exactly the same.

@OEMGUY0720 The link you shared from Summit has it at $250...heck, even Amazon has it for 160. Why would you pay $531 for it?

@Hokie LX Ahh, I see, thank you very much

@Hokie LX my center console latch broke and I'm so tired of trying to epoxy it back together - it never holds. Ran across your post from a couple years ago and want to go this route but don't see how you go about replacing the new latch. Do you have to separate the leather console top of the lid...

@plainjanefjc The blue part is the fan clutch base. I just replaced this with this radiator. Fan clutch is 100% OEM Toyota Part 1621050051.

I'll replace the clamp as well - not sure when that got put on there.

@abuck99 So after your astute radiator cap psi observation on the CSF I started to pay more attention to the system and sure enough saw this. After running the engine around town temp was at 190.4. I didn't see it ever go any higher than that during the trip but I did see a rather large bulge in...

@abuck99 That's a nice observation. I wonder what CSF or Toyota would say about the additional stress on the other components in the cooling system in reference to the 100 series? I was also interested in how much that actually effects boiling temps.

@abuck99 I've got ODBLink hooked up to it. I'll post up some temps tomorrow.

Insalled a CSF recently. I thought they really did the packaging right. Soft cell foam inserts on all sides and fins completely covered by blue foam board. The foam board can also be used during installation so that the fins don't get dinged. I don't really have a pic of it in the box but here...

I went with CSF instead of the Mishimoto for the reasons listed here Best replacement radiator for the money today... - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/best-replacement-radiator-for-the-money-today.941526/post-14883332

One last angle

Went the CSF radiator route this time around. Perfect fit and finish with drop-in easy install. 2000 miles with new radiator and zero issues so far. We'll see how it holds up. Debatable advantages over OEM style - All AL construction with higher efficiency and capacity. Advantages over AL...

I agree with you and this connector makes this an OEM perfect and simple fix.

I'm going to tell everyone that replaces their alternator to be smart and have an extra connector ($7) on hand so you don't have to stop mid-install to hunt down a new one after the one you pulled off the alternator crumbles in your hand. I also think, as long the pins are intact and not damaged...