36yo radiator changed out.. impressive service life! (1 Viewer)

[duncanrm]

I changed out the radiator in my 2L powered LN85 Hilux today. The factory unit did 36years of service. Impressive!

A brand new brass/copper radiator has gone in, along with new hoses. For those in Australia the new unit was an Adrad radiator, $750.

The old one was weeping coolant along the top tank seam.

 

[willysworker]

Nice clean looking truck mate. I'm changing my OEM also(or trying to). My 1985 radiator with auto trans cooler is leaking ATF into the coolant. Nothing outside just a weird transfer for ATF to radiator coolant. I recently purchased the rig and I thought it was pink eco coolant at first, until transmission was 1 -1/2 qts. low. I plugged the ATF lines to the radiator and confirmed this oddity. Now having a hell of a time with a replacement radiator. Installed on from AutoZone got, the right 16-3/4 core length but the hood won't close, cap sets about 1/2 higher than my stock unit. Good luck with your replacement.

 

[hblx570]

not a surprise.... its a toyota LOL

 

[Gomeriense]

Is the radiator original? Could you indicate if in a fairly strong rise the temperature needle reaches halfway if you are pedaling hard for 5 minutes?