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Recommendations for radiator

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by swede78, Apr 1, 2016.

  1. Apr 1, 2016 at 10:42 AM
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    So last Wednesday morning when I left from work the truck was blowing cold air,when I started driving it warmed up and everything was ok. So when I started the truck Wednesday night I got celebrated ran the code and it was P0125 low coolant. I found the lower pass side is leaking in the corner, What route should I go. 2008 tundra 5.7 del sr5.
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2016 at 3:21 PM
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    I could probably use some stop leak for now,but that is a temp fix,right
     
  4. Apr 1, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    Radiator shop, have them repair yours or build a new one. There is always the aftermarket aluminum route.
     
  6. Apr 1, 2016 at 4:04 PM
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    Ya,you are probably right.buy I did it any way. I'll keep checking it . I'm going out of town for a week and when I get back I go right back to work until Wednesday.what would be a good radiator,I've kind or looked and prices are pretty broad,also the truck has the towing package, thanks
     
  7. Apr 1, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    I know I will replace it and most likely do a entire flush,FUCK!!
     
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    How many miles are on your truck?
     
  9. Apr 1, 2016 at 4:37 PM
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    150,000
     
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    Well it is probably due. Real bummer still though.
     
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    Sean what do you mean,for him to do the work or discount on a radiator?
     
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    Ya,not a hard job by any means,just need containers for the flush and then get rid of it. Time consuming!
     
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    Fuck it,tired of thinking of it ,going to the old bakers street pub,I'll be the one in the toyota visor doing the jager bomb shots,for you north siders in colorado thanks
     
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    Sounds like a good start! How long do you plan on keeping the truck? If a year or two you pick up a cheap new radiator swap it out and call it a day. Not a hard job at all. If you plan on keeping I would look into a oem or a aluminum upgrade.
     
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    Now your talking!!!! I'm going to pound a few tonight as well.
     
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    For suggestions/advice as he's a mechanic for Toyota..but also does side jobs.

    I just realized you're in Westy!
     
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    Worst idea ever. Never ever use stop leak. It does more harm than good. Radiators are pretty much all the same now adays.... I have an aftermarket in my taco, I have oe in my tundra....
     
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    Did realize you were in denver. Contact performance radiators. We use them at work, we give customers the choice of oe or performance. Quality aftermarket parts
     
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  20. Apr 2, 2016 at 9:59 AM
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    I'll contact them next week,gotta head to the airport now, out of town for work for a week
     
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    Hey y’all. Just diagnosed a leaking radiator on my ‘06 quad cab with a 4.7. I’m in Golden. Is the recommendation still Performance Radiator here in town for a replacement? Truck has about 250,000 miles on it, I plan on keeping it as long as it runs. Unfortunately I’m out of work at the moment so budget is a bit of a concern, probably wouldn’t go the aluminum route. Just want something as good or better than OEM that’ll likely go another 250k. Thanks!
     

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