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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Mar 30, 2023 at 9:52 AM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    Actually, Pete can replace the radiator tomorrow, so I'm gonna get that over with before I pull a trailer...
     
  2. Mar 30, 2023 at 9:55 AM
    Just_A_Guy

    Just_A_Guy Rain is a good thing

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  3. Mar 30, 2023 at 11:28 AM
    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Wise idea, though I bet just old age. I have had radiators that didn't last 10 years.
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2023 at 11:29 AM
    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Curious what wiring needed done if anything. LMK if you can..I like the look of those kinda but I don't want to mess with my wiring if possible
     
  5. Mar 30, 2023 at 11:42 AM
    TnShooter

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    It’s not uncommon for them to leak at the seam where the metal and plastic are crimped/bonded.
    It’s not a bad job, and Pete came take care of it easily.
     
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  6. Mar 30, 2023 at 11:46 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    Pete will be doing it tomorrow morning in about an hour and a half, and it's a Denso radiator too!
     
  7. Mar 30, 2023 at 11:53 AM
    steelcity2

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    Good call on denso.
     
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    TnShooter

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    Denso is good stuff.
    You’ll be just fine.:thumbsup:
     
  9. Mar 30, 2023 at 2:49 PM
    PennSilverTaco

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    We've definitely got us a problem, but thankfully Pete is gonna put in a new radiator tomorrow!

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    I still have the original brass radiator in my car, no plastic tanks on the side to leak but the trade off is weight.
     
  11. Mar 30, 2023 at 8:24 PM
    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    For a daily, give me the extra weight for the longevity of it gladly.
     
  12. Mar 31, 2023 at 6:29 AM
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  13. Mar 31, 2023 at 6:29 AM
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    Hell no! That's over a year away...
     
  14. Mar 31, 2023 at 6:30 AM
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Radiator cracked?
     
  17. Mar 31, 2023 at 6:54 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    Pete discovered that a Toyota radiator is $25 cheaper than a Denso radiator, despite being the same radiator; I was willing to pay the extra money, but the Toyota radiator arrived before Pete commenced installation, so that's what it's getting...

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  18. Mar 31, 2023 at 6:55 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    Yup. Specifically, Pete believes this rubber gasket where the aluminum meets the plastic gave out...
     
  19. Mar 31, 2023 at 7:00 AM
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    Old radiator...

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  20. Mar 31, 2023 at 7:02 AM
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Yeah those arent very well designed, i had one that cracked, i just put a cheap replacement in it
     

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