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voda48

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Hi all. Original owner of a 2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited. She's running on her original radiator which has developed a slow leak. The dealership is quoted me $463 for an oem radiator, so I decided to pick up a Denso radiator off Amazon

The first radiator came shipped to me within a couple of days and had two holes punched through the box. Unfortunately the radiator was compromised so I sent it back. I had them shipped me a second to radiator this one wasn't packed as well however the Box looked to be in very good condition. However as I inspected the radiator I can tell that it was dropped on its side at one point and appears to be bent a little bit.

Luckily I am not in urgent need of a radiator, however I'm trying to decide if this is going to work for me or if I should send it back. Thoughts?

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voda48 said:
Hi all. Original owner of a 2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited. She's running on her original radiator which has developed a slow leak. The dealership is quoted me $463 for an oem radiator, so I decided to pick up a Denso radiator off Amazon

The first radiator came shipped to me within a couple of days and had two holes punched through the box. Unfortunately the radiator was compromised so I sent it back. I had them shipped me a second to radiator this one wasn't packed as well however the Box looked to be in very good condition. However as I inspected the radiator I can tell that it was dropped on its side at one point and appears to be bent a little bit.

Luckily I am not in urgent need of a radiator, however I'm trying to decide if this is going to work for me or if I should send it back. Thoughts?

URlHpf6

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Sometimes they get damaged in shipping. You better off to have a great shape radiator then one that's damaged in anyway. For whatever reason the picture isnt showing on tap talk. :(



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I just recently ordered the same Denso from Rock Auto. It was well packed arrived without damage via FedEx. Although the shipping was $30 the price + shipping was within a few bucks of Amazon Prime.

I just helped a buddy with a 2002 QX4 replace his radiator and he went with a Denso from Rock Auto too, no damage on his either... seems like they take a little more care with packing their radiators

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prcGTI said:
I just recently ordered the same Denso from Rock Auto. It was well packed arrived without damage via FedEx. Although the shipping was $30 the price + shipping was within a few bucks of Amazon Prime.

I just helped a buddy with a 2002 QX4 replace his radiator and he went with a Denso from Rock Auto too, no damage on his either... seems like they take a little more care with packing their radiators

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Thanks, I'll have to take a look. Amazon makes it convenient but I'm batting 0 for 2 so far

The first was actually wrapped in bubble wrap with foam in the corners. It likely would have been good had it not been for the two holes punched through the side.
 
My rock auto Denso came in Damaged. So I say it's really the luck of the draw. :(

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voda48 said:
Thanks, I'll have to take a look. Amazon makes it convenient but I'm batting 0 for 2 so far

The first was actually wrapped in bubble wrap with foam in the corners. It likely would have been good had it not been for the two holes punched through the side.
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just bad luck, my amazon denso came in Perfect, the box had zero scrapes/bumps and radiator was immaculate. It can happen...
 
How many miles on it?
And also for the 2002 3.4 any options for the radiator, or is it one and done when ordering?
 
1 have 140k on my original radiator as well. Thought about just doing an external transmission cooler but it gets too cold here so I’m opting for a denso. I don’t have any problems with my rad but it is 20 years old. To OP, I wouldn’t put it on your 4runner. Wait till you get one that is in perfect shape


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I had one arrive damaged from Rock Auto. The plastic overflow nipple was broken off. I sent it back, and they send me a new one. The second one was in perfect condition.
 
I can’t see the pic either, but I would probably hold out for a pristine one.


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Third time's a charm! I ordered this time from RockAuto it arrived today and is in perfect shape. Glad I didn't compromise
 
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Third time's a charm! I ordered this time from RockAuto it arrived today and is in perfect shape. Glad I didn't compromise
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Yes Its sad that things get damaged in shipping. Glad you got a good radiator though. :)

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Anybody know the new part number for a OEM toyota radiator from the dealer? Seems like the one I got last time is discontinued?
 
voda48 said:
Hi all. Original owner of a 2002 Toyota 4Runner Limited. She's running on her original radiator which has developed a slow leak. The dealership is quoted me $463 for an oem radiator, so I decided to pick up a Denso radiator off Amazon

The first radiator came shipped to me within a couple of days and had two holes punched through the box. Unfortunately the radiator was compromised so I sent it back. I had them shipped me a second to radiator this one wasn't packed as well however the Box looked to be in very good condition. However as I inspected the radiator I can tell that it was dropped on its side at one point and appears to be bent a little bit.

Luckily I am not in urgent need of a radiator, however I'm trying to decide if this is going to work for me or if I should send it back. Thoughts?

URlHpf6

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Id send it back forsure!
 
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Yeah - I'm probably going to get one. I don't see why anyone would go OEM when you can get an all-metal setup.
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In addition to that it's a 3 row radiator instead of OEM two row. This does produce cooler engine temps. Noticeably. In the Michigan winter, my heat will blow warm when i let it idle for a while before driving it, but not anything near hot. Once driving of course my heat returns to hot but last winter I had the OEM radiator and it always blew hot even at idle. This shows me that especially in colder temps its evident the 3 row rad is producing an amplified cooling effect. I had no issues with the installation on mine either. Some complain about modifying this and that, no need. Bolt it in with factory bolts and run it. I've ran mine like that for almost a year now. No issues.
 

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In addition to that it's a 3 row radiator instead of OEM two row. This does produce cooler engine temps. Noticeably. In the Michigan winter, my heat will blow warm when i let it idle for a while before driving it, but not anything near hot. Once driving of course my heat returns to hot but last winter I had the OEM radiator and it always blew hot even at idle. This shows me that especially in colder temps its evident the 3 row rad is producing an amplified cooling effect. I had no issues with the installation on mine either. Some complain about modifying this and that, no need. Bolt it in with factory bolts and run it. I've ran mine like that for almost a year now. No issues.
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What is your engine temp when it’s blowing warm air?

Cold heater at idle and hot while driving to me is low coolant level.


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