Original radiator?

[BryanD]

Is there anyway to know if the radiator in my 2000 T4R is original? If it is I plan to replace but if not original I'll keep it a while. It does say Toyota but it could be a factory replacement. here's a photo of the only ID marks I see. Any thoughts?

 

[AZ4Running]

Looks like it is oem. Alot of time toyota is written in white paint on the top plastic tank. All aftermarket oe replacement radiator i have installed have no markings on them.
Is the plastic turning a brown like color? If so replace it. That is a sign of the plastic getting old and can crack and leak soon.

 

[7echo]

Mine had that on the top and I am pretty sure it was original, about 100,000 miles. And it was turning brown as AZ4Running mentioned. Changed it last weekend.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

That number is the type of plastic used in making the tank. (25% glass reinforced plastic. For the GF25 number) and the type of resin is the other number.

 

[BryanD]

The plastic does not look nearly as brown as the photo-still much more black than brown. At 150k she'll be getting a new radiator anyway, sooner than later. Thanks.

 

[99LimWiscoRunner]

Does anyone know how to tell if a 3rd gen radiator is original?