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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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Radiator replacement

Could someone reccomend a replacement radiator. Mine is cracked at the top piece where they all do
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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Koyo rad look in the group deal section great price and really fast shipping.they also have termendous customer service.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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Here's a link. I believe the price has been adjusted for the group deal (it's the link I was given when I asked about a replacement rad.)

http://catalog.importrp.com/item.wws...&weight=11.110
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+1 for Koyo. I've installed a half dozen of these and highly recommend.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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1800-RADIATOR.......
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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MISHIMOTO!!!!

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MISHIMOTO!!!!
Overnight parts from japan?

Old Feb 17, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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+1 for koyo radiator...

mishimoto is another great choice if you have $$$
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...&parttype=2172

I bought the TYC one off rockauto, came to about $60 with shipping and turned out to be a koyorad. Made it a few thousand miles through a 110F+ Phoenix summer and a high speed run to Vegas and back without issue. Seems to be a quality part, bolted in and looks just like oem.

I do have a related question, does anyone have a part# on the little rubber rings that go in the two upper radiator brackets? Mine have dried out and cracked with age letting the radiator wobble. I "fixed" it by putting some rubber tubing over the top posts to thicken them but I'd like a more permanent solution.
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http://www.courtesyparts.com/21560e-...3-p-45194.html

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Originally Posted by mrpiszcz
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...&parttype=2172

I bought the TYC one off rockauto, came to about $60 with shipping and turned out to be a koyorad. Made it a few thousand miles through a 110F+ Phoenix summer and a high speed run to Vegas and back without issue. Seems to be a quality part, bolted in and looks just like oem.

I do have a related question, does anyone have a part# on the little rubber rings that go in the two upper radiator brackets? Mine have dried out and cracked with age letting the radiator wobble. I "fixed" it by putting some rubber tubing over the top posts to thicken them but I'd like a more permanent solution.
would probably be cheaper at your local dealer after shipping and all http://www.nissanpartsasap.com/nissa...&illust_seq=01

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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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MISHIMOTO!!!!

I really like these. Since my rad has developed a leak, I have seriously considered buying one of these.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:23 PM
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I really like these. Since my rad has developed a leak, I have seriously considered buying one of these.
Oh Mr T_B i got the perfect fix for you it involves 3 milk jugs and some cut up garden hose!
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Oh Mr T_B i got the perfect fix for you it involves 3 milk jugs and some cut up garden hose!
LoL wut? I thought you were going to say put some black pepper or an egg white in my rad.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpiszcz
I do have a related question, does anyone have a part# on the little rubber rings that go in the two upper radiator brackets? Mine have dried out and cracked with age letting the radiator wobble. I "fixed" it by putting some rubber tubing over the top posts to thicken them but I'd like a more permanent solution.
Because I'm all specific about my car when I ordered my Mishimoto radiator I also ordered brand new upper mounts, with new rubber mounts on top and bottom. I figured they been in there a LONG time and need to be replaced. Also the upper mounts all rusted up.....gonna powdercoat the new mounts blue. Also trying to find that hood mount that holds the little rubber sensor that tells your car the hood is closed. If you standing in front of the car its located to the right of the upper radiator mount on the right side. Thats all rusted up too, but having a hard time finding that piece...
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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I have bought many radiators from 1-800-radiator, good prices. Good quality. Over the years, I only had a few that started leaking and they swapped them with no problems.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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+1 on Koyo, got it from importrp through a group deal and satisfied with it

i bought these off ebay for 8.23 to my door for a pair, brand new oem, in sealed bags with tags
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Old Feb 18, 2012 | 04:43 AM
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this happened to me 3 weeks ago. I needed my car fixed right away so i went with the advance auto brand. Was around $110. Its working fine so far (knock on wood)
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by shaks
+1 on Koyo, got it from importrp through a group deal and satisfied with it



i bought these off ebay for 8.23 to my door for a pair, brand new oem, in sealed bags with tags
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I was in a bind and had to go the dealer. My normal guy was not working as it was Sunday. I paid 8.60 a piece!
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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MISHIMOTO!!!!

NICE....
Old Feb 18, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ranmas2004
MISHIMOTO!!!!

Is that a 95-99 manual model radiator? I see there's no 2000-2003 radiator from Mishimoto for some reason or another! But I know there's alot of stuff that will swap over between the 4th and 5th gens......

Regarding 1800-Radiator I love the fact that it was dropped at my doorstep in less than 24 hrs....KOYO FTW!
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 12:57 AM
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I second the Mishimoto!

After comparing my buddies 2001 radiator housing with my 4th gen's we concluded that you could easily fit the 1995-1999 Mishimoto with little/no modification.

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Also, I recommend flushing your coolant system and replacing your thermostat while you swap in the new radiator.

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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Xpcgamer
I was in a bind and had to go the dealer. My normal guy was not working as it was Sunday. I paid 8.60 a piece!
Wow! my local dealer only charge me 3.29 each
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ranmas2004
MISHIMOTO!!!!

These alluminum rads look so good.If I didn't had to get one ASAP i'd definitely buy it from ebay.I'd definitely go with this one
Old Feb 24, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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+1 on the Koyo
Old Mar 2, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpiszcz
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/rafr...&parttype=2172

I bought the TYC one off rockauto, came to about $60 with shipping and turned out to be a koyorad. Made it a few thousand miles through a 110F+ Phoenix summer and a high speed run to Vegas and back without issue. Seems to be a quality part, bolted in and looks just like oem.

I do have a related question, does anyone have a part# on the little rubber rings that go in the two upper radiator brackets? Mine have dried out and cracked with age letting the radiator wobble. I "fixed" it by putting some rubber tubing over the top posts to thicken them but I'd like a more permanent solution.

This is what I did and mine was a koyorad also
Old Mar 3, 2012 | 03:33 AM
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i just got the spectre brand from autozone for around 100 bucks. Replaced the thermostat/elbow and put fresh 50/50 and water wetter in. I've now found out that the coolant temp sensor is wack and is keeping my fans on all the time once at operating temp. gonna replace that today.
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Does a koyo radiator from a 95-99 fit a '03? From what I have gathered, the core is almost twice the thickness on the Koyo for the 4th gen.

Thanks in advance.
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Gugs
Does a koyo radiator from a 95-99 fit a '03? From what I have gathered, the core is almost twice the thickness on the Koyo for the 4th gen.

Thanks in advance.
Bump!
Old Jul 6, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Gugs
Does a koyo radiator from a 95-99 fit a '03? From what I have gathered, the core is almost twice the thickness on the Koyo for the 4th gen.

Thanks in advance.
This was posted earlier before you asked your question.

Originally Posted by infinimax96
I second the Mishimoto!

After comparing my buddies 2001 radiator housing with my 4th gen's we concluded that you could easily fit the 1995-1999 Mishimoto with little/no modification.




Also, I recommend flushing your coolant system and replacing your thermostat while you swap in the new radiator.
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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How many screws hold the fans onto the radiator?

Is there a diagram somewhere?
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 12:29 PM
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How many screws hold the fans onto the radiator?

Is there a diagram somewhere?
From what I remember, only the two upper screws hold the fan assembly to the radiator. The assembly has two prongs at the bottom that slide into some sort of sleeves at the bottom of the radiator.
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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^^ concur, that's how I remember it.
Old Aug 30, 2012 | 07:14 AM
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Thanxs folks!

How difficult is it to replace the thermostat as well?

Anyone done this yet?

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