Best "Local" radiator ASAP

[4Runnin2000]

So I came out and opened the hood of the rig after smelling some coolant and saw the top of the radiator tank had cracked. Bad thing is it's close to the holidays and getting one shipped isn't going to happen as soon as I need it. So besides the stealership, are there any parts store that carry a comparable radiator? Or am I stuck til next Tuesday? That's the soonest one will get here without paying ridiculous costs for 2 day or overnight shipping. Here's a pic of the damage

 

[amalik]

try https://www.1800radiator.com/

fishy name, but I got my radiator from them

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

The Spectra radiator seems to be pretty good. Autozone carrys them. $136

 

[yoyoyotrevo]

Or you could just try to JB Weld it until a decent one can get there.

 

[4Runnin2000]

Or you could just try to JB Weld it until a decent one can get there.

Ha. Thought about that. And if it was my daily driver and not the wife's I would chance it. Don't want it blowing up on her though.

 

[4Runnin2000]

The Spectra radiator seems to be pretty good. Autozone carrys them. $136

Any experience with it?

 

[4Runnin2000]

try https://www.1800radiator.com/

fishy name, but I got my radiator from them

It's asking to login to my account just to look at the website

 

[Supermoney]

Grab OEM one from junkyard to hold you over

 

[4Runnin2000]

I was able to find a denso locally for 137 at parts authority. I'll probably grab that. Looks like the radiator cap failed also. Am I good to go aftermarket on that or do I need factory? And obviously go factory on the thermostat yes?

 

[amalik]

It's asking to login to my account just to look at the website

Please contact us by phone or email and let us know how we can assist you.
1-800-Radiator & A/C
4401 Park Road
Benicia, CA 94510
1-800-723-4286

 

[LittleCaesar]

I was able to find a denso locally for 137 at parts authority. I'll probably grab that. Looks like the radiator cap failed also. Am I good to go aftermarket on that or do I need factory? And obviously go factory on the thermostat yes?

OEM on both. And don't forget the T-stat gasket. Jiggle valve positioned at 6pm. Get all the air out of the cooling system.

 

[4Runnin2000]

OEM on both. And don't forget the T-stat gasket. Jiggle valve positioned at 6pm. Get all the air out of the cooling system.

Got it. Thank you! I've seen a couple write-ups on getting the air out. Any trick in particular?

 

[Ol'Blue]

OEM on both. And don't forget the T-stat gasket. Jiggle valve positioned at 6pm. Get all the air out of the cooling system.

Make sure you do this!!! Or you will have a air pocket and will over heat. If you have to cheat and get the air pocket out pull the house going into the heater control valve but make sure the heater is off or the shit will be all over the place only if you need too...

 

[mtbtim]

I'm guessing your wife isn't going to be working the next couple days because of the Thanksgiving holiday. If I were you, I'd order an OEM radiator, thermostat, radiator cap, and upper and lower radiator hoses from Camelback Toyota which is in Arizona. They ship super quick and their prices are very fair. I bet if you ordered today, they'd have it to you by Friday or Saturday. You could call them and ask how long the shipping will take due to the holiday but they regularly get stuff to me in a couple days and I live in California.

I forgot the mention that the thermostat doesn't come with a new rubber gasket. I had to buy this from my local dealer.

 

[4Runnin2000]

I'm guessing your wife isn't going to be working the next couple days because of the Thanksgiving holiday. If I were you, I'd order an OEM radiator, thermostat, radiator cap, and upper and lower radiator hoses from Camelback Toyota which is in Arizona. They ship super quick and their prices are very fair. I bet if you ordered today, they'd have it to you by Friday or Saturday. You could call them and ask how long the shipping will take due to the holiday but they regularly get stuff to me in a couple days and I live in California.

I forgot the mention that the thermostat doesn't come with a new rubber gasket. I had to buy this from my local dealer.

I thought of doing this but I'm looking at 215 for the radiator this way. I can get all of the parts oem excluding the radiator and spend that amount on the whole job. Denso radiator I heard is good quality. So I am going to try that. We are taking the 4runner to family Thanksgivings tomorrow. Easier to travel around town in then the Subaru. A little more roomy. Thank you though. That was my first choice

 

[jreask]

I have used denso, Murray, TYC. Never had a fitment or leak problem.

 

[adamsfly]

I purchased a Denso for my '99 from amazon for around $100 looked about 90% like OEM. However, I purchased one from Carquest for my '97 for around $115 that looked more like 98% OEM. Both have been great!

 

[LittleCaesar]

The OEM radiator would be optimum but in reality the Denso will more than likely outlive the life of your 4runner.

To get the air out of the cooling system without the whiz bang pour funnel, park on an incline, fill the radiator almost to the filler neck, start the 4runner, bring it up to idling temp, turn on heater for 5 to 10 minutes on MAX (helps to circulate the coolant), after that, let cool, put on new cap, top off if needed, all finished.

If you mess with enough cooling systems with DIY repairs, this is worth its weight in gold:
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-24610-Spill-Free-Funnel/dp/B001A4EAV0

 

[3bears]

The OEM radiator would be optimum but in reality the Denso will more than likely outlive the life of your 4runner.



If you mess with enough cooling systems with DIY repairs, this is worth its weight in gold:
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-24610-Spill-Free-Funnel/dp/B001A4EAV0

agree 100%

 

[4Runnin2000]

I was able to get all the parts and get it done today! Thank you everyone for your help! The denso radiator looked exactly like oem. And seems pretty solid! Hoping it lasts as long as oem!