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    well i changed the radiator and was a very straight forward job, took about 2h, geez they put some bolts in some stupid stops, didnt go with the toyota radiator, they wanted about $600ish, opted for aftermarket 1 at $420, i think this must have been the 2nd radiator in this cause it was a late model radiator, well ive had the car since sept 07 and it lasted the 5 years i had it, lost 2 litres of coolant last week so it was well overdue. heres a few pics



    had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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    Re: how long did you get out of your OEM radiator

    That looks pretty banged up for something that's only 5 years old! :shock:
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      Re: how long did you get out of your OEM radiator

      Wheres pics of the new one mate!!

      cheers

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        Re: how long did you get out of your OEM radiator

        didnt get pics of new 1, a job for 2morra maybe
        had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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        • #5
          Hey samo... how is the aftermarket radiator going... im about to replace mine... got quoted the same figures as u did. Im considering an after market if i can get someones thumbs up on them.
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          • #6
            had no troubles what so ever, havent lost any coolant so its a thumbs up from me. cheers samo
            had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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            • #7
              Had to change my radiator at 225,000. Got trade on a genuine one. Still exe though.

              Cheers
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              • #8
                That looked pretty bad.
                I find they can develop small leaks after about 5 years.
                If you change coolant, and use Toyota stuff, (there are 2 Types don't mix) every 3 years it may last much longer
                Problems often start when Owners/workshops use other brands/types and have not got all the old stuff out.
                Mixing different coolants can create a chemical reaction that will look like those pics......
                I don't use NULON RED!
                TOYOTA RED OR PINK for whichever Toyota I'm servicing

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                • #9
                  Ohhh and radiators on eBay for $270

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Anth120playdo View Post
                    Ohhh and radiators on eBay for $270
                    Yea 270... But im not sure how good the delivery would be when they are transported with a courier that is ruff... Roo was telling me radiators get moved via 'specialists'... Not sure on ebay for this purchase...
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                    • #11
                      [QUOTE=samo;355352]had no troubles what so ever, havent lost any coolant so its a thumbs up from me. cheersUOTE]

                      Thats good enough for me!... I was quoted 451$ in Mackay for aftermarket... i wont do much bettet than that, not in Mackay anyways...
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by mackayvx View Post
                        Yea 270... But im not sure how good the delivery would be when they are transported with a courier that is ruff... Roo was telling me radiators get moved via 'specialists'... Not sure on ebay for this purchase...
                        I understand your concern, Radiators are pretty tough, alloy, weight/stength ratio same with the plastic tanks pretty strong.
                        they are usually packed pretty well...... IMO you would have to throw it pretty hard to break it.

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                        • #13
                          If you replace the radiator, it would be worth replacing the radiator cap. If you get excess pressure in the system and the cap dosn't release coolant to the overflow bottle, it will eventually find other weak spots to leak out of. Radiator side tank baskets are generally the weak spot if the hoses don't burst first.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by gxl_d4d View Post
                            If you replace the radiator, it would be worth replacing the radiator cap. If you get excess pressure in the system and the cap dosn't release coolant to the overflow bottle, it will eventually find other weak spots to leak out of. Radiator side tank baskets are generally the weak spot if the hoses don't burst first.
                            Ahh yes. That is definately a must do... Its certainly the most overlooked item when overhauling your cooling system.
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                            • #15
                              That's a bloody good run roo, wish I got that out of mine. Cheers samo
                              had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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