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Which radiator should I buy
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T4R2014
Elite Member
The Denso from Amazon is made in Taiwan. I have one and it has been better than the generic aftermarket replacement that was already on it when I bought it.
Just a heads up, although the Denso is an OEM supplier, the one on Amazon is a cheaper version that is not that same as the Denso your 4Runner rolled off the line with. The OEM one from the dealer is the exact same Taiwanese Denso that you can order from Amazon. However, there is a separate OEM part number that can get you the genuine Japanese made Denso. It's more than double the price I recall - like $450 at least. I'm going to buy that one for my nicer 3rd Gen.
My Denso was made in Taiwan, I believe I bought through Parts Geek, but same radiator I'm sure. Figure I will switch it out in 7-8 years, hopefully it lasts that long. I wonder if it makes sense to buy the OEM at $200ish, probably does considering the ramifications of a busted radiator without the external gizmo to protect the tranny from radiator fluid.
T4R2014
Elite Member
The OEM that costs $200ish is the exact same part you have now but in a different box. The $450 part is the best you can get. Mine is approaching 20 years old and not leaking a drop.
You think the Taiwanese version of the Denso is essentially OEM quality and the $450 model is better?
Jhelms
New member
A quality radiator is only as good as the total cooling system and how it is maintained. The cheaper Amazon denso is more than OK and does the job.
On a side note, my cheap denso PN: 221-0508 did not come with a radiator cap either. I ordered an OEM one, PN: 1640120353
On a side note, my cheap denso PN: 221-0508 did not come with a radiator cap either. I ordered an OEM one, PN: 1640120353
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Just trying to clarify this radiator situation. After mixed reviews on aftermarket options, looking on Camelback website it shows two different radiator options.
part# 16400-75181 $331.85 This is the exact OE replacement correct?
part# 16410-AZ011 $119.85 This is a cheaper alternative from Toyota.
Also noticed part# 16410-YZZAJ on some websites.
Has anyone ordered the cheaper version, and if so, who is the manufacturer?
Would hate to buy the less expensive and have it come in being the same Denzo that I could have bought elsewhere for less.
I'm wanting to replace the original radiator in 2001 4Runner with 140k miles and all these options and opinions are confusing. Go new for 3x the money or say screw it and go Denzo or Koyo and hope for the best.
part# 16400-75181 $331.85 This is the exact OE replacement correct?
part# 16410-AZ011 $119.85 This is a cheaper alternative from Toyota.
Also noticed part# 16410-YZZAJ on some websites.
Has anyone ordered the cheaper version, and if so, who is the manufacturer?
Would hate to buy the less expensive and have it come in being the same Denzo that I could have bought elsewhere for less.
I'm wanting to replace the original radiator in 2001 4Runner with 140k miles and all these options and opinions are confusing. Go new for 3x the money or say screw it and go Denzo or Koyo and hope for the best.
reelamin
New member
Just order the Denso from Amazon for a 100 bucks and be done. Here you go.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096B9PC8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cadaverous
New member
Denso, it's partiality owned by Toyota.
Ordered the cheaper Toyota factory radiator ($112). Needed some other parts as well so just added it to order. I'll be the guinea pig on this deal an see what shows up. Plus I'll have local warranty if it takes a dump.
Parts guy said the manufacturer was Toyota. Made by someone else I'm sure. He said made in USA to compete with lower priced aftermarket units. Who knows what will show up.
Parts guy said the manufacturer was Toyota. Made by someone else I'm sure. He said made in USA to compete with lower priced aftermarket units. Who knows what will show up.
NegroTundra
New member
Will be interesting to see if its really just a Denso. FWIW, I bought a Koyo about a year ago from amazon and it came in a box stamped TYC. That thing was a piece of garbage. The mounting holes didnt even line up so I was forced to literally use bailing wire to secure the bottom right and top left holes. So ghetto. I figured if they couldnt get that right, who knew what else the didnt do correctly. So after a few months I couldnt take it anymore and ordered a Denso. Perfect fit and the radiator body was about a half inch thicker. I sleep well at night now. I know a lot of the guys on here stand by the Koyo radiators but I think they've gone to crap since the sourced to TYC.
JZiggy
Senior Member
I decided to order the Denso unit from RockAuto. It was only $90 + $20 shipping (not too bad since I got a bunch of other crap shipped for that $20).
The radiator was very well packed in a double-walled, oversized box. No damage except for a few fins needing to be straightened due to handling. I know some folks have had problems with how Amazon packs these Denso radiator -- no issues with RockAuto.
The radiator was very well packed in a double-walled, oversized box. No damage except for a few fins needing to be straightened due to handling. I know some folks have had problems with how Amazon packs these Denso radiator -- no issues with RockAuto.
Denso Radiator # W0133-1895498
Two weeks ago the top cap of my radiator cracked and puked out coolant so rather then buying the lowest price product I researched the numerous threads on this topic here and looked at Dendo, KOYO & OEM. I ended up calling Olathe Toyota they offered 2 choices the first was a Denso packaged in a Toyota box priced at $122.36 part # 16410-AZ011. The other was supposedly the exact product when my truck rolled of the line part # 16400-75181 priced at $331.85.Anyhow the guy on the line said that these radiators are made by Denso so I then looked at the different on-line vendors to see which Denso matched up to the Toyota parts #s, so I couldnt get an exact match but I found out Denso # 221-0508 ($96.98) about as close to Toyota # 16410-AZ001 and Denso # W0133-1895498 ($136.48)according to parts geek is the direct OEM product. So I ended up buying the more expensive radiator. I installed today it was well packaged unlike the horror stories I read from guys that buy Denso from Amazon no fin damaged and most important it weighed about 5lbs more than the original radiator. I went in w/o any issues the nut were welded and the caps seem more beefy.
Two weeks ago the top cap of my radiator cracked and puked out coolant so rather then buying the lowest price product I researched the numerous threads on this topic here and looked at Dendo, KOYO & OEM. I ended up calling Olathe Toyota they offered 2 choices the first was a Denso packaged in a Toyota box priced at $122.36 part # 16410-AZ011. The other was supposedly the exact product when my truck rolled of the line part # 16400-75181 priced at $331.85.Anyhow the guy on the line said that these radiators are made by Denso so I then looked at the different on-line vendors to see which Denso matched up to the Toyota parts #s, so I couldnt get an exact match but I found out Denso # 221-0508 ($96.98) about as close to Toyota # 16410-AZ001 and Denso # W0133-1895498 ($136.48)according to parts geek is the direct OEM product. So I ended up buying the more expensive radiator. I installed today it was well packaged unlike the horror stories I read from guys that buy Denso from Amazon no fin damaged and most important it weighed about 5lbs more than the original radiator. I went in w/o any issues the nut were welded and the caps seem more beefy.
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reelamin
New member
Don't get crap....I just saw one that is all aluminum...for only another 75 bucks and little adjustment you get a real radiator......let me find it if I can. Check out the what did I do thread.
Edit: Right here Bro!! http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/104161-what-did-you-do-your-3rd-gen-today-1294.html
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John7M7
New member
Thanks man, but I never heard about neither the aluminum radiator nor the brand. Don't feel very confident considering.
I'm looking to go the OEM way, basically.
reelamin
New member
Your call of course. I just replaced mine....probably posted earlier in the thread. I was in a hurry, but had I known this was available....no brainer for me. Best of luck...if you want OEM...Camelback or others have the best prices.
