FJ40 Radiator

[FJ40zen]

Has anyone had any experience with these? I am assuming they are built very well by the details shown. My original has been to Ft Collins radiator three times and within a year or so each time has been weeping out solder and leaking at the inlet.


http://www.cruisercorps.com/store/radiators/radiator-fj40-fj45-1958-101984-3-row

 

[kbahus]

Aluminum for the win, no experience with that one though but it looks nice.

 

[PabloCruise]

Why does FC Rad say it keeps leaking?

 

[FJ40zen]

I won't really get into as to why, but I think it has to do with the quality of work something something. Besides I had already told them when I picked it up that last time that I would probably go with an Aluminum radiator next since I am having so many problems. He said, "NO! you don't want to do that....uh, uh, because they are no good." BS, I will never go back there and will test that theory soon.

 

[FJ40zen]

Radiator from Cruiser corps came in. Beefy. Pictures coming...

 

[FJ40zen]

New aluminum radiator.

 

[PabloCruise]

Nice!

 

[FJ40zen]

This is what I get tired of fixing.

 

[nuclearlemon]

I would probably go with an Aluminum radiator next since I am having so many problems. He said, "NO! you don't want to do that....uh, uh, because they are no good." BS, I will never go back there and will test that theory soon.

yeah, cause all high dollar race cars use aluminum and they don't have a clue about what's good....sounds like the folks at fc rad are complete idiots...not only can they fix a rad, they don't even know what's good and what isn't.

 

[FJ40zen]

Well, the radiator is in but not without modifications. (see bottom hose) A little trimming of the shroud and replacement of the drain valve. I do not like the winged model that came with the radiator, because the wing can pop loose and not allow the valve to turn so I ran to Ace to get an all brass one.

 

[kbahus]

Looks great, problem solved. Don't forget about that heater hose with the tiny pinhole

 

[FJ40zen]

Looks great, problem solved. Don't forget about that heater hose with the tiny pinhole

Still a pinhole there. I am going to flush the coolant out and replace a couple of those hoses with better ones soon. No other leaks today other than that little black dot on the hose during the trail run.