Koyo Radiator resellers

[Snoxxy]

Well, even if it isn't aluminum, its spot on as far as mounting goes and installed quite fast. im quite sure it is aluminum cause it seemed really efficient in keeping the engine cool when I was bleeding it, as opposed to the previous radiator, which wasn't aluminum.
So my first ever cruiser is alive . Im stoked.

 

[Snoxxy]

Also it is heavy but not as heavy as I would suspect a non aluminum radiator would be.

 

[TX Cruiser]

They misinformed you, and it is quite astonishing to hear they said it was aluminum. The CSF is copper/brass, the Koyo is aluminum/plastic, both are 3 row. Good choice on 1800 Radiator though, we have you covered for the life time of the vehicle, coast to coast. I'm a sales rep for one of the franchises in Texas, so if you have an issue, let me know.

 

[Dave 2000]

My OEM plastic/ally rad according to the service history shows it was the original before I replaced it. It was NOT leaking but most of the fins had rotted away, you can see it in post number 47 in https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/365673-my-lc-80-thread-3.html amazing when you look at the condition!

regards

Dave

 

[Tools R Us]

... the Koyo is aluminum/plastic, both are 3 row.

Do you stock Koyo? If so may want to pull one out and have a look? IIRC they are 2 core? The aluminum cores are larger/deeper, cool better, so 3 core equivalent?

Good choice on 1800 Radiator though, we have you covered for the life time of the vehicle, coast to coast. I'm a sales rep for one of the franchises in Texas, so if you have an issue, let me know.

Good to know! Is there a chance of setting up a national mud account?

 

[Snoxxy]

They misinformed you, and it is quite astonishing to hear they said it was aluminum. The CSF is copper/brass, the Koyo is aluminum/plastic, both are 3 row. Good choice on 1800 Radiator though, we have you covered for the life time of the vehicle, coast to coast. I'm a sales rep for one of the franchises in Texas, so if you have an issue, let me know.

To be honest thats ok with me. I was wondering as to why it was painted black, but copper brass with metal endcaps im still OK with. I guess where the confusion came up is because I asked him about radiators for my BMW that I am doing a LS1 swap on, so I probably just got sidetracked. still, this rad is great.

Phil

 

[Dave 2000]

IMHO there is not much to be had with the reliabilty or cooling however, if like me you wander off into isolated places the copper brass is easier to repair. I only went for the ally/plastic at the time because it was a special deal as the company was closing down, IIRC it was about $160.00 in UK sterling and this is about half price.


regards

Dave

 

[Sc0-]

Any chances of getting replacement end tanks? I have two copper/brass OEM cores and a one aluminum and all have cracked plastic end tanks... The CSF brass tanks are nice but not sure if it is soldered on or crimped in place like the OEM plastic tanks? Koyo replacement endtanks and gaskets available?

If not, the CSF sounds REALLY good as I need another radiator... s/h to 77357?

 

[mendozart]

I found a CSF for my '94 LC for 243 shipped from BMA.
Radiator parts for 1994 Toyota - Bma Auto Parts
Can anyone else beat this price? My radiator just started to weep from the top tank seam. Has anyone driven theirs when it is just barely weeping? I'm going to get all the parts together, but I'm wondering if my wife can still drive it locally. I should have everything together by next weekend. One other thing, has anyone used an Aisin radiator? My buddy at TopLine performance said he uses these.

 

[TX Cruiser]

Good to know! Is there a chance of setting up a national mud account?

I could, but doing so could jeopardize relations between franchises. The franchise the OP bought his radiator from, pulls parts from us on occasion, and us from them. I'm not going to meddle in business that is rightfully theirs. And in this circumstance, I certainly wouldn't.

The franchise where the aforementioned radiator was purchased, was devastated earlier this year. A corp conference was held in Dallas earlier this year, several of us got sick, I being one. It was a nasty bug. The owner of the Arkansas franchise died.

Any chances of getting replacement end tanks? I have two copper/brass OEM cores and a one aluminum and all have cracked plastic end tanks... The CSF brass tanks are nice but not sure if it is soldered on or crimped in place like the OEM plastic tanks? Koyo replacement endtanks and gaskets available?

If not, the CSF sounds REALLY good as I need another radiator... s/h to 77357?

Plastic tanks are crimped, copper/brass are soldered, we don't mess around with tanks. I can recommend a radiator shop, but they probably won't mess around with it. They are tied up with repair on industrial radiators these days, and hardly bother with the small s***. However, they might be willing in December.

I found a CSF for my '94 LC for 243 shipped from BMA.
Can anyone else beat this price? One other thing, has anyone used an Aisin radiator? My buddy at TopLine performance said he uses these.

Yes, $243 can be beat, but most likely it's a vista pro radiator, coming in for about 50 less. I wouldn't touch it.

Aisin might be crawling back into the picture.

 

[Rwhat]

They misinformed you, and it is quite astonishing to hear they said it was aluminum. The CSF is copper/brass, the Koyo is aluminum/plastic, both are 3 row. Good choice on 1800 Radiator though, we have you covered for the life time of the vehicle, coast to coast. I'm a sales rep for one of the franchises in Texas, so if you have an issue, let me know.

Is 1-800-Radiator the same as Radiator.com? I'm looking for the C1917 and cant seem to get a price online from them. However they are local to me and would rather buy from them if its close in price as the Radiatorspot.com or Go-part.com
I would rather not deal with "shipping surprises"

 

[ed97fzj80]

radiator.com, 1-800-Radiator, and Radiator Express are all the same outfit. In early July they were $345.60 for my C1917 and a new cap, picked up locally and tax included, so about $315 for the radiator itself. I chose them for the same reasons you're talking about.

 

[Rwhat]

radiator.com, 1-800-Radiator, and Radiator Express are all the same outfit. In early July they were $345.60 for my C1917 and a new cap, picked up locally and tax included, so about $315 for the radiator itself. I chose them for the same reasons you're talking about.

Thank you for the info

 

[Bluetribal]

I took some quick pics with my Cell, the RAD is still in my truck, so I ran out real quick and took some pics.

Anyway, the partnumber on the box, which is probably what CSF goes by is 2517, but my invoice says 1917CS

Also I took a GOOD look into the radiator, it appears to be 3 row, I tried to take a pic of the inside as good as a droid would let me, but you know how that goes. But then I decided to look at the CSF website and look, here it is CSF Inc. - Illustration And Specifications. That states 3 rows as well.

I will take some more pics later today with my SLR camera.

So please let me know if you guys need more information.

I just picked up my CSF radiator from my local 1800 RADIATOR location and it was $317 + Tax and I can't wait to install it....

 

[Bluetribal]

Got the radiator installed today thank in great part to (Dan2722) I owe you bro!

So my notes to pass along to someone going with this CSF Radiator:
1.) The transmission cooling lines you need to remove the threaded connectors. That was easy, just loosen the stock clamps and pull the connectors off of the hose then slide the hoses onto the radiator and put the clamps back in place.
2.) The bottom coolant hose is a B!aT@h especially if you are putting a new one on. I found that some silicone grease that I was draining out of my new blue hub fan coated to the inside of the hose and a small flat head screwdriver helped get the hose over the lip.
3.) The final issue was the drain plug on this new radiator. It is black instead of white making it hard to see but it also seems further back so much harder to get two fingers onto it to loosen it. It actually took one of us from the top and one from the bottom to each push on one end of the plug tab to get it loose enough to drain after the flush.

Anyway I hope this radiator will treat me well over the next 10 or so years and next is to add a pusher fan that I can flip on with a switch while on steep climbs or in traffic during the summer.

 

[TX Cruiser]

Got the radiator installed today thank in great part to (Dan2722) I owe you bro!

So my notes to pass along to someone going with this CSF Radiator:
1.) The transmission cooling lines you need to remove the threaded connectors. That was easy, just loosen the stock clamps and pull the connectors off of the hose then slide the hoses onto the radiator and put the clamps back in place.
2.) The bottom coolant hose is a B!aT@h especially if you are putting a new one on. I found that some silicone grease that I was draining out of my new blue hub fan coated to the inside of the hose and a small flat head screwdriver helped get the hose over the lip.
3.) The final issue was the drain plug on this new radiator. It is black instead of white making it hard to see but it also seems further back so much harder to get two fingers onto it to loosen it. It actually took one of us from the top and one from the bottom to each push on one end of the plug tab to get it loose enough to drain after the flush.

Anyway I hope this radiator will treat me well over the next 10 or so years and next is to add a pusher fan that I can flip on with a switch while on steep climbs or in traffic during the summer.

You're up s*** creek without a paddle now. Seriously, you flushed a new radiator? What the fuch are you doing?

 

[Bluetribal]

Obviously not what you would do. Thanks for the kind words and no advice for anyone else!

Such a

 

[firetruck41]

You're up s*** creek without a paddle now. Seriously, you flushed a new radiator? What the fuch are you doing?

That's the kind of post usually found in chat, not the tech sections.

 

[80t0ylc]

Rather than start a new thread, thought I'd revive this thread. Got a CSF Imports #2517 all metal radiator waiting for me to pick up when I can get into town. Question that I have is this:

Does Toyota sell the radiator weather stripping by itself? Or do you need to purchase an OEM radiator to get it? As a backup plan, was thinking about getting a couple cans of spray foam, the kind that hardens after applying. Seems like this stuff would help you to seal up around the radiator more effectively. I know I'd need to look at working temp of foam as not to create a fire hazard or melted mess in middle of summer. Any thoughts?

 

[Michael Hanson]

I just use house door trim, 1/2 grey rubber. Mike