I love working on my LJ78, but lately it has been more in the workshop than its natural habitat
My current radiator (aftermarket) has an issue with the drain plug. I have replaced the o-ring and added some threadseal tape, but it was still leaking like crazy. I ended up adding 2 o-rings and that helped a little, but still dripping.
Also, the bottom outlet pipe is just 15mm away from the power steering pump pully and has been dangling there when I bought the truck. Not ideal and the old pipe had some cut marks in it. I have replaced the pipes, but still cautious. As per the LJ78 diagrams, both pipes should be on the passenger side.
I reached out to a local New Zealand shop today and the service was awesome! However they can only source a direct fit copper radiator and my preference is aluminum.
The only alternative I could find was the one in the link, but not sure about the manufacturer. There are good and bad reviews on these radiators: FOR Toyota Land Cruiser LJ70/71/73/77/78 2LTE 2.4TD 90-93 AT aluminium radiator | eBay - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274288432359?hash=item3fdcdd54e7:g:Q~4AAOSwHr1eV9k2&frcectupt=true
Any suggestions on alternatives for a compatible aluminum radiator where both pipes are on the passenger side?
Your wisdom will be greatly appreciated.
My current radiator (aftermarket) has an issue with the drain plug. I have replaced the o-ring and added some threadseal tape, but it was still leaking like crazy. I ended up adding 2 o-rings and that helped a little, but still dripping.
Also, the bottom outlet pipe is just 15mm away from the power steering pump pully and has been dangling there when I bought the truck. Not ideal and the old pipe had some cut marks in it. I have replaced the pipes, but still cautious. As per the LJ78 diagrams, both pipes should be on the passenger side.
I reached out to a local New Zealand shop today and the service was awesome! However they can only source a direct fit copper radiator and my preference is aluminum.
The only alternative I could find was the one in the link, but not sure about the manufacturer. There are good and bad reviews on these radiators: FOR Toyota Land Cruiser LJ70/71/73/77/78 2LTE 2.4TD 90-93 AT aluminium radiator | eBay - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/274288432359?hash=item3fdcdd54e7:g:Q~4AAOSwHr1eV9k2&frcectupt=true
Any suggestions on alternatives for a compatible aluminum radiator where both pipes are on the passenger side?
Your wisdom will be greatly appreciated.