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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Hey Guys, I just posted a WTB thread for an OEM 92 SC400 radiator. I really would like to get a new radiator if at all possible, and I was seriously debating a new one from Toyota for $515. But then I remembered Rockauto, and decided to take a gander.

Question: has anyone had any experiences with these OEM style radiators offered by Rockauto?

The first one: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=365624 for $155
Second one: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=3607179 for $220
Third one: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=338621 $269

They all look identical, but with significant price variation. Has anyone used these before?

LMK ASAP thanks guys!! If these are good quality replacements, I might just overnight one... got a test tomorrow that I can't miss.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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cmon guys... somebody has to have feedback on these all metal OEM replacements... All my searching only brings up the Koyo rad thread. ugh.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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A lot of people have had great things to say about Koyo radiators. Including me, it's very well made, might even be better than OEM. KoyoA1306 is totally the same as what I replaced mine with, here's where I got it;
http://www.autoradiators4less.com/st...age=1&featured
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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this looks good! Nobody has had issues with the plastic end tanks crapping out like the stock ones? I also read that the hose necks are somewhat narrower than stock, is this true? Even so, it should be an easy fix right? thanks for your input btw!!
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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No issues with the plastic tanks. It's made out of high temp hard plastic. No issues with the hose necks either, I used all brand new OEM hoses on mine.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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Awesome. sounds great!! thank you very much, I'll place an order and report back when it's all fixed up. Now to figure out what to do for school the rest of the week... living 30min from campus sucks. 50 min with traffic... ugh.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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Radiator came in this morning, replacement was successful.Fitment was spot on. Only issue I had was the driver side securing mount is slightly higher than the new radiator, so it is a little loose on that side. I may find a solution for that in the future, but for now she runs fine and I'm happy.








Look at that crack!!




Filthy engine bay from nasty "coolant" spraying all over.


Fits pretty good. I did clean up the engine bay later, but neglected to take pics. But ya'll seen a stock 1UZ bay before.


A little high...



All in all, I am very happy with the fitment and the car drives normal. Still got a CEL issue I can't track down. Currently running a coolant cleaning solution. Should run even cooler once I fill with Toyota Coolant.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Also, I replaced my radiator cap with the TRD one from my Supra since the old one was busted and leaking coolant out the overflow tube. I'll need to pick up a stock one before I get the Supra running.
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Nice! Exactly what I have! 1 year since I installed it and still doing fine! The mounting is loose because it's rubber and already dried out from years of age...
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