Radiator replacement

Guys

I recently replaced lower hose and thermostat. 2010 Tundra 5.7 96000 miles. Tank was low and I saw some pink crusty on the lower hose connection. I now found some pink crusty on the top radiator seam. That may have been the source of the pink crusty on the lower hose and I didn't know it. Anyway going to replace the radiator with a decent aftermarket Denso or Spectra from Rock Auto. Was thinking I should replace the water pump since the radiator is out. 96000 miles and all. What do you guys think. Also are the OEM Toyota water pumps much better and should I pick one up at the dealer or just use aftermarket. I'd like to get another 100k on the next one hopefully.

 

I do all my own repairs as well so that gives me the option of paying a little more for better parts cause I’m saving on labor that being said I worked at a dealer too and some of their parts are the same as aftermarket just rebranded and sold for more money so do what makes you feel good lol who knows what the hell they are selling us I try to shop for warranty if aftermarket offers a life time warranty then I go with that thinking that if it fails I don’t have to buy the same part again.

 

Thanks Eddie

 

The only that sucks about changing the rad is you have to remove the fan to get the shroud out as well. Otherwise, it's an easy job.

 

Fan is 4 bolts right? Maybe a tough 4 bolts.

 

Yep, an end wrench notched into the open end of the 13mm gives you all the leverage you need. Leave the belt on and use a pair of channel locks in your left hand to keep the fan base from spinning. Use the C. Locks to rotate the fan 90* and loosen the next nut.

 

Might as well replace the h20 pump while you have it torn down.

 

I would agree.

 

I bought my previous 07 in 2014. The water pump was weeping a little bit of pink. I'd add maybe an ounce every 3 months or so. I bought a new in box Aisin pump off Craigslist for $25. Never had to use it. I'm hanging on to it for "just in case" I may need it at some point with my 14. Makes sense to replace yours even if you don't see any weeping with yours...

 

Agree. I will change it. I'm tempted to put a Koryrad all aluminum but not sure I need any additional capacity. It's been working just fine before the leak.

 

I thought about that, too. I've always considered rads a replaceble item. Every 200k pop it out and change it with a fresh fluid charge and move on. Cheap insurance.

 

Thanks for your post.
That just reminded me. I’ve been wondering why the junky radiator in my Tacoma hasn’t failed yet. It’s cause it was replaced 10 years ago when I rear ended someone.

 

Just ordered a new Denso radiator, Aisin water pump and new upper radiator hose. A few weeks ago I replaced the lower hose, thermostat and added 2 gallons of coolant. Cost for all the parts ordered tonight with tax and shipping $256.11. Seems like a bargain and I'll have a complete new cooling system with hoses, radiator, water pump and thermostat.

 

If the OEM parts have gone damned near 100k miles without issue why use anything less. This is why I bought a Toyota, better control over suppliers with higher quality parts. You can’t go wrong with OEM.

It’s not like replacing a water pump on an Audi or something where the OEM part is complete shit out of the box fromEastern Europe and you can use any old part that’s equivalent or better. Toyota has genuinely good branded stuff for the most part.

 

Aisin and Denso are suppliers for many Toyota oe parts. I’m a stickler for OE Toyota parts and even I would have bought the same parts he did..

 

I use denso and Aisin parts when I can as well. My comment was a blanket statement for aftermarket parts in general. I use OEM manufacturer parts for European vehicles as well but has been my experience that the quality for those is often lower than what was delivered to the manufacturer. Think of how intel “bins” it’s processors.

 

Replaced the radiator, water pump, serpentine belt and upper hose. Started it up and got the dreaded belt squeal noise. I used a good quality gates belt. Ordered a new tensioner and idler pulley. Installed both and problem still there. I put the old belt back on and no noise. Hmmm. I have read some good stuff on the forum where the Goodyear Gatorback belts solving the squeal. What do you guys think??

 

Tried to return the gates belt but they would only give me another gates since was installed. Maybe the first one was defective in length or possibly on the shelf to long. I will try the new gates belt just in case.

 

I've always ran Bando belts on my Asian cars when needed to be replaced. Never looked anywhere else.

 

Well I thought I had this squeal narrowed down to a belt issue since it stopped when I put my old belt back on. Not so fast. First start today squealed good then stopped. Sounds like maybe it could be coming from the fan clutch bracket bearing.

 

I installed a Gatorback belt today. It was branded Continental but I think they took over the Goodyear brand. So far no belt squeal. Amazon $25.00

$38 Continental OE Technology Series 4080948 8-Rib, 94.8" Multi-V Belt

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WH96YU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1