AxelB. Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Hi dudes ! My 20 years old rad seems to be giving up, see the pic : This green leak was spit out after a 2 mins trip... As my Supra is automatic and I don't wanna mess around with an aftermarket rad + oil cooler kit (I'm not an expert and never did that before), then can you confirm I'll only have to buy that part from Toyota, and that the oil cooling system will be built in ? Isn't there something else I'd need to take care of, like joints/gaskets I need to replace, mounting parts not included, etc.. ? Thanks in advance ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Make sure you buy the right one for an auto or manual depending on which you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxelB. Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Yeah, I've taken that ref from the Auto section. I'll specify it once again at the Toyota dealer when I go to buy it ! Nothing else I'll need to buy for mounting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 While your doing this i'd treat it to a new thermostat and rad cap from Toyota as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) fast rads in Newport , that's where I got mine from http://www.fastrads.co.uk/ mine was £88. ah just noticed your in france . check them out is yours the same as mine a TT auto ? if you cant find anything else then ill get it for you and you sort the courier out from me to you hope this helps peter Edited July 10, 2013 by peter richards (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxelB. Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 @ Dnk - right. Thanks for your advice, I'll do it ! @ peter richards - Thanks dude ! That's very nice from your part. Yes, my Supra is TT auto, from 93. How are these rads compared to the stock ones ? The price is very low, that's very attractive, but is it a good quality part ?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) well its in and working ok, the mechanic that fitted it did have to drill out the bottom bolts / screws as they were rusted , but he didn't charge me any extra . didn't need anything extra as regards mounts or anything. not sure what Toyota are asking but at £88 if I get three years out of it then ill be happy , im sure its good for more Edited July 10, 2013 by peter richards (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxelB. Posted July 11, 2013 Author Share Posted July 11, 2013 Ehm, on the screenshot I posted you can see the ToyoDIY part, they ask 480 $ ^^ That's why I'm taking your solution into consideration Did you make sure it has the oil cooler system that goes on Auto Supras ? That's strange the auto radiators are cheaper than manual ones, they are supposed to have that built-in oil cooling system oO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 yep straight swap didn't need any new hoses either , the ones that were there were all ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 I'd be having a close look at all the coolant hoses as well while your at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antno Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 There is also a facelift and pre facelift rad as well as manual and auto. Speak to Chris Wilson he sourced a genuine one for me that was cheaper than toyota and its not an exchange basis. I was very happy with it plus the new ali ones are much lighter than the old copper ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxelB. Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 I see on the website peter richards mentionned there are 2 rads for auto tt.. they are different only on mounting points, so I guess one is facelift and one is pre-facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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