help with new radiator,

Post by **Middo** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:13 pm

Well its about that time wen iv put about 10 kilos of stop leak in my 4runners radiator but its swiss cheese like appearance just wont tolerate it anymore.
Im going to replace it in the very near future but im not sure if i should just buy a replacement stocko one or upgrade it.
This brings on my next question. What types of upgrades are there? Cause im not realy sure what im looking for.
I want something that will keep my engine realy cold cause it loves overheating in deep sand.
So let us know ur opinion?

Edit: would a nice big intercooler do much. (for temperature. i dont have a turbo or supercharger)

cheers, Tim

Post by **JWB** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:49 pm

What motor is it?
what history do you know about it?
What have you replaced in the cooling system?

I have never seen a NA motor fitted with an intercooler?

You might have a mess in there with all that stop leak

cough up $$$ for a new radiator, give the system multiple flushes

and you might be lucky

the standard rad should be fine! ( apart from known issues with any particular engine )

cheers

Post by **Middo** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:57 pm

sweet as. its a recon engine 13000 ago. realy good engine. just the radiator is up the shitter. ill probably go with a new stocko one.

Post by **chimpboy** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:03 pm

Middo wrote:ill probably go with a new stocko one.

That's what I would do.

Post by **JWB** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:04 pm

Middo wrote:sweet as. its a recon engine 13000 ago. realy good engine. just the radiator is up the shitter. ill probably go with a new stocko one.

M2c
get a new radiator ASAP before you send your good motor
to an early grave

And I meant what type of engine, ie 4 cyl petrol, 4 cyl diesel or v6 petrol??
or other??

Post by **thehanko** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 8:55 am

JWB wrote:
Middo wrote:sweet as. its a recon engine 13000 ago. realy good engine. just the radiator is up the shitter. ill probably go with a new stocko one.
M2c
get a new radiator ASAP before you send your good motor
to an early grave

x2

Post by **Struth** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:24 am

Yep stock motor should equal stock radiator in a 4 Runner. Their cooling systems should more than adequate for our conditions, unlike a Surf.

Cheers

Post by **Middo** » Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:41 am

haha my bad. its 3.0L v6 petrol. from the sounds of it stock as a rock is the go. cheers guys

Post by **Hamo** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:11 am

stick a toyota thermostat in it while your there

Post by **Middo** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:25 pm

yeh will do

Post by **MICK77** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:55 am

As mentioned above, I would flush the system many times to get the stop leak out. That sh1t is only going to give you dramas!

Cheers,

Micko

Post by **Middo** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 1:52 pm

could b a very noob question but how do u flush the system?

Post by **nicbeer** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 4:43 pm

Middo wrote:could b a very noob question but how do u flush the system?

Stick a hose in the hose and flush all the crap out.

a few reverse flushes, IE: reverse the directioin of the flow normally, im not sure which way normally goes in the runner etc.

Most afterwards run it up with plain distilled water and then dump it to take any of the tap water out of the system and then refill with the correct coolant/distilled.

BTW toyota coolant is exxy but many say it is the best etc.

Post by **Middo** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:01 pm

cheers

Post by **Middo** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:01 pm

cheers

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