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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1998tacoma4x4, Aug 23, 2012.

  1. Aug 23, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    1998tacoma4x4

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    Deaver j59 pack 2.5 SAW coilovers, rear bilstein 5100's. Extened stainless rear brake line, deck plate mod, drop in K&N filter, Kenwood headunit & pioneer speakers, SnugTop Shell.
    After discovering a crack in my radiator I'm going to replace it with either a Koyo C1755 or a
    $136 TYC 1755 Radiator Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma
    TYC 1755. Both come in the 22 5/8 core size i need. The Koyo is about 75 more than the TYC, but from what I've read the Koyo is a great choice. The TYC is available through RockAuto. The TYC, on the other hand, comes with a lifetime warranty againt all defects. Any opinions on this one, I only want to do this once.
     
    1998tacoma4x4, Aug 23, 2012
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  2. Aug 24, 2012 at 12:20 AM
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    Blackdawg

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    Not much help by i know Koyos were very popular for supras when i was modding up mine.
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM
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    Bump
     
    1998tacoma4x4, Aug 25, 2012
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  4. Aug 25, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    I have done all the hi-pro mods for a life time, since I got this truck at a great price, I will be happy with showroom new.
    Robertgeejr1, Aug 25, 2012
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  5. Aug 25, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    Did you order the Koyo?
     
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  6. Sep 5, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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    Hey sorry, no I haven't yet because classes started and I haven't had much time to dedicate to my truck. The crack is miniscule, so I've been routinely checking my coolant levels. Hopefully by next week I will have time to replace it! As of now I will most likely be choosing the Koyo 22 5/8.
     
    1998tacoma4x4, Sep 5, 2012
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  7. Sep 5, 2012 at 2:07 PM
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    Also if anyone can point me in the right direction of a quality thermostat replacement I would be very appreciative. There seem to be too many choices on RockAuto's website.
     
    1998tacoma4x4, Sep 5, 2012
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  8. Sep 5, 2012 at 2:22 PM
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    pippen that was'nt a vitamin!!

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    Is it small enough to patch? I pin hole can be patched by soldering it, or using some additive, or one of the home remedies pepper and eggs or something LOL.

    (no idea if pepper and eggs works...)
     
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  9. Sep 5, 2012 at 8:16 PM
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    No it's big enough to need replacing, but not so large its an imminent issue.
     
    1998tacoma4x4, Sep 5, 2012
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  10. Sep 5, 2012 at 9:31 PM
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    bump
     
    1998tacoma4x4, Sep 5, 2012
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