My 94 4Runner still has the factory radiator and it looks pretty corroded inside. I also used some stop leak a few months ago and still regret it. Think the stop leak plugged up my radiator a bit. All I can seem to find are plastic/aluminum radiators to replace it. Will these still cool as well as the factory unit? Is there a particular brand that's better than the other?
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Quatre Coureur
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Do u have a good radiator shop in ur area? I pulled mine and had it rodded out. It was like less than $50. Keep the original Toyota part if u can.
92-SR5
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"Stop-leak" anything is horrible IMO. I just think it puts a bandaid on things and causes more problems in the long run.
I would just have a radiator shop look at it, like has been said. The factory copper core ones are the best. I think you can get an OE toyota radiator for around $450 shipped.
I would just have a radiator shop look at it, like has been said. The factory copper core ones are the best. I think you can get an OE toyota radiator for around $450 shipped.
goatfarmer
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Posted same question bout 6 months ago and decided to replace the original with the alum/plastic radiator for about a 3rd of the cost, so far, works fine and I have not had any heating issues.
goatfarmer
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I use the 4runner strickly for town and freeway travel, only 4 wheeling when it becomes necessary. If the 4runner is used often for 4 wheeling then may want to consider a heavy duty replacement??? Purchased the radiator thru Napa Auto, imagine these radiators are produced by same company and distributed to various part suppliers???