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Radiator Leak Questions - Real Time Help Needed

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by The Patriot 1776, Dec 5, 2020.

  1. Dec 7, 2020 at 7:23 PM
    #31
    The Patriot 1776

    The Patriot 1776 [OP] Asskick Fabrication: Shit Is Sick!

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    Since I couldn’t find anything on here about R/R a radiator on a 3rd gen, I took a couple pics. The process is:
    Drain radiator using drain plug
    Disconnect top, bottom and reservoir hose from radiator
    Remove 2 bolts holding top of fan aground to radiator
    Lift up shroud ~1” so it releases from the bottom of the radiator and slide it towards the engine
    Remove 4 screws, 2 on each side. They hold the radiator ‘frame’ to the truck body. The bolts are in these holes (see pics).
    Top Passenger Side
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    Bottom Passenger Side6C4FD6F4-3556-400F-A20A-D0CAA67EAA36.jpg
    Do not remove the exposed bolts on the outside edges of the radiator, only the 4 in these holes.
    Slide radiator up and out, being careful not to bump it into shit.
    No need to remove fan shroud or fan. Getting to the 4 holes would be much easier if you remove the grill but I couldn't because of my bumper. I was able to use a socket attached to a short extension, attached to a swivel & that was attached to a long extension to get up in there.
    I've removed probably 10 radiators from my vehicles & this is by far the easiest.
     
    Last edited: Dec 7, 2020
  2. Aug 12, 2021 at 8:01 AM
    #32
    yoshi82

    yoshi82 New Member

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    Vehicle:
    2014 Silver Tundra SR5
    3in ToYtech lift on Tundra and 2.5in in the rear. Tow Mirrors. Toyota grill, and Front bumber. New 6in antenna. Repainted the stepping boards
    Any recommendations on a good brand? I'm thinking about just changing the one in my truck, its a2014 with 120 Plus miles. I haven't had any problems but I feel with this crazy heat in Texas and I also pull a RV during summer. Maybe is time or just wait for it to go out
     

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