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Radiator Replacement on 1994 4wd Toyota 4Runner

Hi all,

I've got a 1994 4wd, 5 spd. manual transmission 4Runner with 6 cyl 3- vze engine w/ Air Conditioning and the radiator is starting to leak. I want to replace the radiator and I was considering doing it myself. I'm semi-competent at fixing things so I looked in the repair manual and it didn't seem like it would be too hard to do on my own.

Does any one know how hard this is? How long it might take? Are there any special tools/parts I need? Is there anything super important to watch out for?

Also is it OK to just order the new radiator from a regular auto parts store?

Thanks,

Anders

Reply to
guitsurf11
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It is a relatively simple job. All you will need is as far as tools go is a metric socket set with a couple of short extensions, pliers, standard screwdriver, a drain bucket, and fresh anti freeze. You can get a radiator just about anywhere. The job will be easier if you can find one that has the two hanging tabs that support the new radiator while you install the four mounting bolts. If the new one doesn't have the hanging tabs it will still work just fine, it will just be a bit harder to get the mounting bolts lined up and started. You will have to drop the skid plate from under the radiator / engine compartment to access the thin cover band on the fan shroud, with that out of the way you can pull the old radiator with the shroud still attached, mount the shroud on the new radiator and drop the assembly back in place. The new radiator may or may not come with fittings for an automatic transmission, you can just ignore those since you have a

5 speed. I'd flush the system before removing the old radiator then install fresh Toyota red antifreeze with the new radiator.
Reply to
Handyman

It's just a few nuts and bolts. To me the hardest thing about changing a radiator is in not bending the cooling fins and the mounting tabs. They are fairly flimsey.

Reply to
Long Ranger

No matter what you or someone else installs, don't cheap- out with an after-market radiator cap, it's not worth it.

signed: The (sad) Voice of Experience

also known as:

dennis in nca

Reply to
rigger

Relatively simple indeed.

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for prices. I'd use only Proliance (formerly Modine), Koyo, or if you want the OEM Denso. Local NAPA's Proliance get lifetime warranty. Get new Gates radiator hoses with them. If the rad doesn't come with a new cap use a Stant cap with spring-loaded vacuum return valve. Good time for a new thermostat and gasket. Should be Hi all,

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johngdole

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