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Denso 2213138

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tjk031, Aug 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM.

  1. Aug 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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    I ordered a
    $186 Denso 2213138 Denso 221-3138 Radiator
    Denso 2213138 radiator from Rock auto and it looks like the trans connections got bent during shipping. I'm especially concerned about the right angle and what looks like a bent tube restricting flow.

    I just want to confirm with folks who have this radiator that this not how its supposed to be, correct?

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    Tjk031, Aug 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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  2. Aug 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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    Yep the transmission line was bent in shipping. I'm returning to rock auto and picked up another Denso radiator from Toyota.
     
    Tjk031, Aug 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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    You did the right thing, I am currently is using the same Denso from RockAuto, the quality is not same as the Denso from Toyota.
     
    tomofla, Aug 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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  4. Aug 31, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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    Thanks! The Toyota Denso radiator was packaged much better in a larger box with more foam.

    Dealership had it in stock and online price wasn't too much more than RockAuto.
     
    Tjk031, Aug 31, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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    My coworkers and I are usually ordering parts from Serra Toyota in Alabama online when they have 20% off plus free shipping when you purchase $75 or more, and no tax….. We are in So Cal. You can’t order coolants, they won’t ship them.
     
    tomofla, Aug 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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