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Radiator!

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by MR2, Mar 16, 2016.

  1. Mar 16, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    MR2

    MR2 [OP] Master of none

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    BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!
    Hello again! I'll start this out by saying I was about to drive across the country about 12 hours in this truck but found something that made me decide to take my other vehicle. Take note to always inspect/or have inspected, your vehicle before a long road trip.

    I just recently noticed a VERY faint coolant smell, so while checking everything out about a week before the road trip, I was hoping to find a hose clamp loose or something easy and quick. However I noticed the top plastic tank of my radiator was seeping around the gasket that seals it to the core, also a barely noticeable "stress crack?" that wasn't leaking but just looked like a weak point in the plastic tank. I will say this truck has 260k miles and appears the radiator is original, so I am not mad at it at all, just looking for opinions on a quality aftermarket radiator replacement. The truck is a 1997, 4 cylinder, 5 speed. It sees an equal amount of city driving, interstate driving, and off road driving.
    Not looking for the cheapest, I am looking for the best.
    Thanks!
     
  2. Mar 16, 2016 at 4:37 PM
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    1988Mercedes

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  3. Mar 20, 2016 at 7:58 AM
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    bighouse01

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    If you want the best go to the dealer and get one at the parts counter.
     

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