leaking rad

[sid1]

discovered a leak of coolant on drive over last six months very slight level on resoivor goes from halfway to empty in that time. resolved to changing rad but laying below it today it may be from where the large hosepipe exits the rad. is there any way i can check this

[Albannach]

Look under it with the engine hot and running. The cooling system will be pressurised, so you should see the leak easily enough.

[sid1]

once again that makes a lot of sense really appreciate the tip

[GRASSMAN]

once again that makes a lot of sense really appreciate the tip

Hi Sid,
If you need any help let me know I live near leeds,
always happy to help.


Gman.

[sid1]

thanks Gman hoping it will be a simple leak from the pipe rather than the rad, dont fancy shelling out 200 notes for a new one

[BUSHWHACKER]

Cheap, good quality radiators link in this thread.....
http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/showthread.php?t=71921

Mine is a 2.7 petrol, but I suppose they can get the diesel rads too?

[Sammyk]

eBay have a lot of surf rads at the mo. Prices range from £100-£150

I bought a new rad (kzn130) from jap parts in Edgware for £132. Fitted it night before last which took 3 hours.

[Albannach]

eBay have a lot of surf rads at the mo. Prices range from £100-£150

I bought a new rad (kzn130) from jap parts in Edgware for £132. Fitted it night before last which took 3 hours.

Personally, I'd not risk buying an eBay radiator.

And 3 hours to fit a radiator; seriously? What on earth went wrong?

[Balllsy]

Cheap, good quality radiators link in this thread.....
http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/showthread.php?t=71921

Mine is a 2.7 petrol, but I suppose they can get the diesel rads too?

Northern radiators web link not working for me, but it looks like they are local to OP so try giving them a call

Unit J, Apex Park
Parkfield Street
Leeds
LS11 5PH
Tel: (0)1132 435 051
Fax: (0)1132 457 486
Email: info@northernradiators.co.uk

[sid1]

Northern Radiators look like they have a comprehensive stock although surf not listed, i guess it would be the equivalent landcruiser model. thanks for info im hopeing it will be something less significant pipes etc.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Northern Radiators look like they have a comprehensive stock although surf not listed, i guess it would be the equivalent landcruiser model. thanks for info im hopeing it will be something less significant pipes etc.

4Runner = Surf.

[sid1]

looks like its the rad, as suggested looking from below i can see that it most likely that rather than pipes. Bushwhacker 4runner unfortunately doesnt equal surf or at least not on the northern radiators site. does anyone know if there is a direct equivalent land cruiser rad

[sid1]

rourhtrax do one for £148.50 delivered which is better than i thought so maybe go with them