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[bcsteel]

Done lots of searching...1984 bj42 rad. power steering model, inlet/outlet on the driver side. filler on the pax side. mine is leaking. looking at 1000.00 for re core up here. An ebay aluminum rad is 200.00 any one running these long term and had success? Any other aluminum brands out there that aren't piles of $h)t ?

 

[cruiserpilot]

Done lots of searching...1984 bj42 rad. power steering model, inlet/outlet on the driver side. filler on the pax side. mine is leaking. looking at 1000.00 for re core up here. An ebay aluminum rad is 200.00 any one running these long term and had success? Any other aluminum brands out there that aren't piles of $h)t ?

Last two guys down here on the island who bought the cheap aluminum rads had them crap out within a couple of months. I just paid $650 to get a BJ74 rad recored here in Pt Alberni. It’s frustrating that these recores cost so much.

 

[bcsteel]

Thanks the kind of the consensus I’m getting. Probably just fork out the cash and do it properly..

 

[cruiserpilot]

Thanks the kind of the consensus I’m getting. Probably just fork out the cash and do it properly..

I just actually did that rad and one for my 12HT. Big bucks! Which I hopefully won’t have to do again.

 

[gerg]

Why so much for a recore?

 

[cruiserpilot]

Why so much for a recore?

If we only knew, but it's like car insurance sort of a predetermined scam price. Although I think
copper costs more per pound than gold.

 

[gerg]

Braze it and run propylene glycol and a zero pressure system?

 

[cruiserpilot]

Well, if you wanted NEW this is the cheapest price I've found

Toyota 16400-56101 (1640056101) RADIATOR ASSY

Toyota 16400-56101 (1640056101) RADIATOR ASSY. New & genuine Japanese car parts. Fast shipping. Low prices. Request a quote from Amayama Trading Co. online.

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A mere 1,072.69, & $130 shipping

 

[OGBeno]

Well, if you wanted NEW this is the cheapest price I've found

Toyota 16400-56101 (1640056101) RADIATOR ASSY

Toyota 16400-56101 (1640056101) RADIATOR ASSY. New & genuine Japanese car parts. Fast shipping. Low prices. Request a quote from Amayama Trading Co. online.

www.amayama.com

A mere 1,072.69, & $130 shipping

It’s not available. It’s discontinued.

 

[roma042987]

Aluminum are garbage. I would buy one of the brass/copper aftermarket units from Australia before I forked money out on a recore.

 

[Varty Yo]

Id trust kevin if you are willing to put some extra work into it,

81 BJ42 - I have to bring it home and pass inspection

Wow!!! 2hrs i just took and read this whole thread! The wife couldnt believe i sat here silent for that long haha! Amazing work man! I said it before in another thread but the day i picked up my 45 rack from you last feb and you were working on the 42 i fell in love with it right there! I...

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[bcsteel]

Roma, where do you find these? I’ve looked and everything is out of stock? Agree the aluminum ones are temporary garbage that would contribute to beer money while the original gets re cored.

 

[bcsteel]

@gerg , I don’t know. We get gouged up here. I’m still leaning towards getting hosed and having a good job done. Let me know if you need any parts.
I’m still planning on a turbo. Things went a bit sideways but I’ll be in touch soon.

 

[gerg]

It's no rush man on the turbo. Whenever your ready. I didn't realize I bought a frame off project when I got the 40 but it seems to be the norm. I'll be following in your footsteps minus the alum tub. I've got a decient steel tub I'll repair. if you can find a shop down here to get your rad done that saves you money I don't mind taking care of that if it helps. You can ship it to me and I'll get it done and I can ship it back to you. I dont know if that's even worth it, but if it is let me know.

 

[dare]

I've had 2 of the welded aluminium ebay radiators fail on me. On my BJ73 3 of the 4 mounting brackets broke off on a remote track in the middle of nowhere. I tied it up with wire and limped home.

On my Suzuki Sierra (Samurai) it split where the top of the tubes meet the tank, 2 days into a 3 week trip.

Both were around 6 months old and neither of the eBay sellers held up on their advertised warranty.

On the plus side, they both cooled really well.

The Sierra one replaced a recore which the straps had broken off of, crappy solder job. As you can imagine, I'm pretty keen on just buying a new copper/brass these days.

 

[cruiserpilot]

Check post #73. Sherwood Auto Parts and Radiators is the only decent rad shop north of the Malahat on Vancouver Island. But the prices don’t get any cheaper anyway. I had an issue with the 12HT rad and Rick fixed it up immediately and no fuss. Impressive customer support. But as far as what it costs to get a real copper core radiator I don’t think your quote is completely out of line considering your somewhat isolated smaller customer base of where you are.

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That could come in handy. I’ve had to break the bead on an inner dually to replace a broken valve stem in a parking lot... and another time in the driveway. It arrives Monday at my house. Once I get home I'll let you all know how well it works.

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[roma042987]

Roma, where do you find these? I’ve looked and everything is out of stock? Agree the aluminum ones are temporary garbage that would contribute to beer money while the original gets re cored.

3 Row Copper Radiator For TOYOTA Landcruiser 40 Series BJ40 BJ42 3.4L Diesel | eBay

Landcruiser 40 series BJ40 BJ42 1973-1984. Copper / Brass. There are two types of radiator could fit these models. APO Radiator. 12 Months / 30,000Km Factory Warranty. Engine Size. Size (H x W x T). Bank Deposit Details.

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here is one although perhaps the price is a typo. I was looking for one a couple years ago and there is a company in AU that sells them. Cant remember the name.

 

[bcsteel]

I got in touch with those guys and that model is out of stock. Too bad..

I’ll pull it today and see what the local shop says. Go from there.

 

[bcsteel]

New developments. Found an OEM one on eBay for 490 Cad delivered to my door. Used but pressure tested and seller is reputable. Hopefully this works out and I can arrange a proper re core in Prince George or further down south.

 

[gerg]

Score!