Radiator Questions and Comments
10-16-18, 07:59 AM
#16
Just dropped the GX off at the garage. I really wrestled with whether or not I wanted to tackle this project but finally decided against it. Sometimes it's better to defer to the professionals. Will update with the total cost and everything once it's done.
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Acrad (10-16-18)
10-18-18, 09:50 AM
#17
Picked up the GX just now. It was a spendy repair with the radiator and upper hose being replaced as well as the upper hose clamp. All OEM parts with labor was $991. Obviously it would have been cheaper to go with non-OEM parts but oh well.
Parts $558
Labor $356
Parts $558
Labor $356
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Acrad (10-18-18)
10-18-18, 02:32 PM
#18
Super Moderator
Thanks for update!!! It is what is but is fixed now. This has potential to be a messy job. I would likely have someone else do it as well
10-18-18, 05:23 PM
#19
Not the Lexus dealer for that price, correct? Thanks for the info.
10-18-18, 05:32 PM
#21
Guessing close to 2k at Lexus then. Thanks.
01-14-20, 10:24 AM
#22
Radiator leaking at 100k miles
My '14 has a radiator leak, slow drip, was down about 1/2 gallon at my last oil change. Quoted $980 for the repair using OEM parts, including new upper and lower radiator hoses. Debating whether to tackle it myself. Sounds like a pain in the ***. Worth it?
01-14-20, 10:55 AM
#24
01-14-20, 12:04 PM
#25
I've never done this, but to me, sounds like I would drop off and let them do the work !!!
I know Arcad would have the diagrams from TIS and probably how many hours of labor this would be. Then double that for you doing the work.
I know Arcad would have the diagrams from TIS and probably how many hours of labor this would be. Then double that for you doing the work.
01-14-20, 12:36 PM
#27
Racer
A radiator is $160 as posted from downshift1, but it's after market. 2-3 gallons of pink coolants is $20+ each so that's $60+. If you go to an independent mechanic it's probably about 2-3 hrs labor, roughly $400-450 charge.
If you're not comfortable doing it, I'd let the dealer do it if they replaced the hose and use OEM parts.
If you do it yourself, when you remove the fan, shroud and bracket, you may also want to replace the fan bracket too with that mileage while you have it out.
If you're not comfortable doing it, I'd let the dealer do it if they replaced the hose and use OEM parts.
If you do it yourself, when you remove the fan, shroud and bracket, you may also want to replace the fan bracket too with that mileage while you have it out.
01-14-20, 03:13 PM
#28
Super Moderator
The OEM radiator (PN: 16400-38253) is around $300.
01-14-20, 04:42 PM
#29
No mention of where the leak is here. How many other possibilities that the leak is just a hose or bad connection and the radiator is fine?
01-14-20, 05:20 PM
#30
Instructor
More likely leak spot is the coolant valley... if the leak is literally from a hose that price is a complete ripoff... if the hose is bad the radiator doesnt need replaced... just the hose and clamp... wherever the leak is should be leaving a dried coolant evidence...