radiator leak (1 Viewer)

[kevindr]

Rebuild complete, (I thought), new tires and wheels and took it for my first ride. She was running hot, needle was steady and what would be the 75% area. Pulled over and found that it was pissing fluid from two spots on the inside of the radiator. Right at the seam between the coil area and the top solid part.

I had it out this winter, I had planned on pressure testing it, but could not readily find a local place to do it. My fault for not searching harder.

In any event

any suggestions on where to purchase a new or rebuild radiator ?

Where is the normal temp needle position.

1972 fj 40, original engine, rebuild.

thanks

 

[1969FJ]

Radiator ~ FJ40/45, '58-10/'84 ~ Free Cap ~ 4 Core ~ Aft Mrkt

Radiator ~ FJ40/45, '58-10/'84 ~ Free Cap ~ 4 Core ~ Aft Mrkt - Fits FJ40/45 ~ 1958 to 10/1984 HEAVY DUTY 4 ROW Radiator - Over 2,000 Sold Upgrade from old 3 core to a new 4 core radiator. 4 Row radiator with reparable soldered brass construction. FYI - TOYOTA Radiator 1958 ~ 12/78 ~...

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[GA Architect]

CCOT is good. Also, you can try Rockauto for an aftermarket radiator...or City Racer LLC for an OEM unit. There are other $$$$ units available.

Note: I installed a Rockauto CSF 2888 in my '77 just a month or so ago.

 

[brian]

New oem units are still available from the dealer for surprisingly decent money.

 

[middlecalf]

If you have a local dealer go there so you can inspect the radiator before purchasing. Toyota has a bad record for damaged radiators due to their very poor packaging. I think city racer @Racer65 inspects his before repackaging and mailing.