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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 06:58 PM
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Default 2005 RX330 Radiator Which One?

Just looking for somw help in determining which radiator I need.

I searched by VIN on Lexus Parts Now and Discount Parts Monster, both sites stated I need the part number below. This part is for models equpped with radar cruise which I'm pretty sure I don't have. Could this be an error? Any idea if radiators are stamped with a part number?

VIN. 2T2HA31U05C082615

16041-0A413

Radiator Assembly, No.2
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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by RICO008
Just looking for somw help in determining which radiator I need.

I searched by VIN on Lexus Parts Now and Discount Parts Monster, both sites stated I need the part number below. This part is for models equpped with radar cruise which I'm pretty sure I don't have. Could this be an error? Any idea if radiators are stamped with a part number?

VIN. 2T2HA31U05C082615

16041-0A413

Radiator Assembly, No.2
Hi, I Hope this little bit of information Helps!
According to the first 3 characters of your Vin#, this is a NAP-Canadian Made RX330.
The NAP models many times, use different parts than the Japanese built models, so it's important to know this, to make sure you get the right parts for your '05 RX330.
I too have an '05 RX330 NAP model, and also recently needed a new radiator.
When I searched for a radiator using the Vin#, it said my RX330 also had "Radar Cruise", which it doesn't have!
When I called a well known Radiator/Cooling
Distributor, I was told to look and see if the radiator had Metal or Plastic Side Tanks.
My RX330 had Metal Side Tanks.
It seems that is the most important piece of information needed, to figure out what Radiator is needed.
The Distributor only listed 1 radiator with metal end tanks for the
'05 NAP RX330 with AWD.
I got it and, It fit like a "Glove"!!
Good Luck!

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Old Feb 13, 2022 | 09:47 AM
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I purchased and installed the Denso brand radiator from Rockauto.com for my 2005 Canada built RX 330. Looked identical to the OEM radiator that had a small leak. In fact Denso may have been the OEM radiator manufacture. Not a difficult job, radiator is working fine for the last 2 years.
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Old Feb 27, 2022 | 06:15 PM
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I went to replace the radiator today and broke the heads off the two lower fan shroud bolts. Anyone know what size or the part number on these? Haven't had luck with diagrams Ive found online


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Old Feb 27, 2022 | 07:48 PM
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The Japanese use Metric thread sizes, and many times you can tell the screw/bolt size by the wrench size used for the fastener.
If it's a10mm wrench size it is usually a 6mm thread and if it's a 12mm/13mm wrench size it is usually an 8mm thread.
You can always call the Lexus dealer and they will help you.
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