Leaking Radiator

[smkymntn]

So I have been smelling coolant lately and filled up my resorvoir yesterday. Look today and it is down again. Grabbed a flashlight and could see the coolant coming from the bottom of the radiator. So do I try to get this radiator fixed? Or just get another? Aftermarket or Oem?

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Get another.

OEM would be fine until you price them!

I got a nice one from Performance Radiator, that was better made than the CCoT radiator it replaced.

I used this one: TOYOTA 1984 LAND CRUISER Radiators, AC Condensers, Fan Assemblies at USA Radiator

 

[tsototh]

I agree. I priced getting a radiator worked on my last LC, and it was more than just replacing it. Check out Radiators, automotive radiators, condenser, oem radiators, truck radiators as well, they have really good prices.

 

[smkymntn]

yeah I just looked at aluminum and no way I need that or want to pay that much. Oem is about 399.00 right? Ill check the links- thanks

 

[cruiser88]

Can you not fix it? Brazing is a cinch.

 

[raydouble]

x2 on Radiatorbarn.com - get an all metal replacement

I've ordered a total of 5 radiators from them and have been very happy with their service........... even had one damaged by UPS and they sent out a new one in a day.

 

[Michael Hanson]

I have never had one repaired that worked well for long,waste of time. My 2 cents Mike

 

[smkymntn]

my luck with having things like this fixed is sh*t- I am not playing with cooling. Damn they are expensive.

 

[raydouble]

 

[smkymntn]

Looking at radiator barn- they have one but it has auto tranny cooling. Should I call for one without trans cooler? or can I use this one?

 

[smkymntn]

thats the one

 

[raydouble]

Looking at radiator barn- they have one but it has auto tranny cooling. Should I call for one without trans cooler? or can I use this one?

They probably don't have one, if you are worried about it you could always run a piece of coolant hose to the inlets.

 

[fourand20]

bought that same one several months ago. just get two 1/4 NPT plugs and silicone sealant and the fix is in.

 

[cruiser88]

The trick when you silver solder is to use Harris 15. You guys are right most of the time many cannot do it but if it leaks at the tank your chances are high you can fix it but anyplace else and I would buy a new one.

 

[smkymntn]

it is leaking what looks like right at the seam on the bottom.

 

[raydouble]

bought that same one several months ago. just get two 1/4 NPT plugs and silicone sealant and the fix is in.

The ones that I have gotten from radiatorbarn don't unscrew, they are welded in.
Great way to go though.

 

[tonyota]

I agree with the masses..New is better than old & repaired. $265.78 is low cost piece of mind for a cool running engine.

 

[smkymntn]

Just to get an overall consensus on aluminum. Is it a waste of money? Cooling is one area I dont want to mess around with and wish I upgraded down the line.

 

[smkymntn]

Ok Rick Arflin Toyota and the mud discount made it tolerable. Having a bit of a OEM OCD when it comes to the cruiser- I went with an OEM radiator.It was more than the radiatorbarn, but I intend to be buried in this rig, Or living in it because I am broke.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Ok Rick Arflin Toyota and the mud discount made it tolerable. Having a bit of a OEM OCD when it comes to the cruiser- I went with an OEM radiator.It was more than the radiatorbarn, but I intend to be buried in this rig, Or living in it because I am broke.

Curious how much the OEM radiator cost, if you care to share. My FJ62 had the radiator replaced by the PO last year. The service invoice said the radiator was $750 just for the part.