Dead Radiator
#1
Dead Radiator
So, I ordered my Koyo radiator a couple of days ago from ImportRP. On my way home from Denver today, my OE radiator decided to take a crap on me while I was on the interstate.
I noticed the car shift weird while I was rolling in cruise control. So I turned off the c/c to see if it was going to continue acting up. A minute or so later, I noticed the temp gauge creeping up past the halfway point. I pulled over at the next exit and checked to see what was up. After sitting there for about a minute, the front side of the plastic cap started spewing coolant right across from the upper hose.
At least I'll be able to replace it the early part of next week.
I noticed the car shift weird while I was rolling in cruise control. So I turned off the c/c to see if it was going to continue acting up. A minute or so later, I noticed the temp gauge creeping up past the halfway point. I pulled over at the next exit and checked to see what was up. After sitting there for about a minute, the front side of the plastic cap started spewing coolant right across from the upper hose.
At least I'll be able to replace it the early part of next week.
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My OE radiator has just cracked on my 4th gen at 249,000 miles. I've been soldering it closed on a day to day bases to hold it off until next week. I'll be purchasing a Mishimoto Radiator.
I debated on the Koyo but chose the Mishimoto because it's an all aluminum radiator. I'm done with plastic radiators. I've had to replace 3 plastic radiators in 3 different cars over the last 6 years. Although I've read good reviews on the Koyo I still don't want to deal with the plastic. Besides the aluminum top radiators look sweet when you look under the hood.
Does the Koyo seem to cool and preform better then the OE? Most people say the Mishimoto cools 3-4 ticks below the half way point on the temp gauge.
I debated on the Koyo but chose the Mishimoto because it's an all aluminum radiator. I'm done with plastic radiators. I've had to replace 3 plastic radiators in 3 different cars over the last 6 years. Although I've read good reviews on the Koyo I still don't want to deal with the plastic. Besides the aluminum top radiators look sweet when you look under the hood.
Does the Koyo seem to cool and preform better then the OE? Most people say the Mishimoto cools 3-4 ticks below the half way point on the temp gauge.
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My car is always a couple of ticks below the center mark. What mileage do they "normally" go at? I come from BMW's and those cars have disposable cooling systems. Best to replace everything every 90K miles. Reason for that is that they run higher cooling pressure and the under hood temps tend to be high. That along with plastic cooling parts tends to make them brittle. Is that a problem with our cars? If it is anybody think about using NPG waterless coolant?
#14
I've got a theory that the radiators will last a lot longer if we would start replacing the mounts when they wear out. Every time I change a radiator, the mount bushings are completely worn out. It would be awesome for people with cracked radiators to post pics of the mounts when they change the radiator.
My 3rd gen lasted 160k and my 4th lasted 170k. My 5th gen was cracked when I bought it at 120k.
My 3rd gen lasted 160k and my 4th lasted 170k. My 5th gen was cracked when I bought it at 120k.
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I've got a theory that the radiators will last a lot longer if we would start replacing the mounts when they wear out. Every time I change a radiator, the mount bushings are completely worn out. It would be awesome for people with cracked radiators to post pics of the mounts when they change the radiator.
My 3rd gen lasted 160k and my 4th lasted 170k. My 5th gen was cracked when I bought it at 120k.
My 3rd gen lasted 160k and my 4th lasted 170k. My 5th gen was cracked when I bought it at 120k.
I got mine from DAVEB. You could probably pick them up at your local dealership. They shouldn't be too expensive. I just went with DAVEB because I was already ordering another part from him and decided to add those on to the purchase.
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How much would a dealer charge for a replacement rubber grommet? $30.00 each? I hate stealerships. I might be stuck going there to get some when I swap my Mishimoto though. I don't want to use my old cracked up ones on my new radiator.
#25
I got it.
$2.74 each. You'd be surprised how cheap some items are at the dealership. The lesson here? Always check first.
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Or if someone knows a database where I could look up the part number on my own so I don't have to keep asking these stupid questions that would be great!
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#28
You wouldn't happen to have a part number would you? Or did you just call up and tell them you want the bushings for a radiator. Just wondering because I do not trust my local Nissan dealer and want to interact with them as little as possible.
Or if someone knows a database where I could look up the part number on my own so I don't have to keep asking these stupid questions that would be great!
Or if someone knows a database where I could look up the part number on my own so I don't have to keep asking these stupid questions that would be great!
PS: It would be nice if the FSM links and this link were in the stickies.
#29
Ask and you shall receive. Mounting rubber-radiator, upper: 21506 51E00
PS: It would be nice if the FSM links and this link were in the stickies.
PS: It would be nice if the FSM links and this link were in the stickies.
THANKS!
#30
As a matter of fact, I am.
...One of the benefits of being a long-time member. I get to help others by giving them information someone previously gave to me. You're welcome!
...One of the benefits of being a long-time member. I get to help others by giving them information someone previously gave to me. You're welcome!
#32
The Calsonic radiator in my car looked like it was replaced when I bought it. Looks like I'm good to go for a while
After Googling the Mishimoto radiator, I could only find for the Maxima 95-99 and 04-08... No 5th gen?
After Googling the Mishimoto radiator, I could only find for the Maxima 95-99 and 04-08... No 5th gen?
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