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After Market radiator replacement - brand suggestions please
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:15 am
by goodmatt78
I have an 2008 PF with V8 and 81K miles.
I am looking to replace the stock radiator as preventative measure and do not want to bypass after reading this:
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=30287
I was originally going with bypass + 2nd external, but now I just want to replace the OE radiator with a good aftermarket.
What brands are suggested and/or companies should I purchase from?
I notice a lot are plastic bodied oil coolers and/or plastic tanks.
Thanks.
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:39 am
by skinny2
I'm considering the same for my '08 with 85k miles. I started another thread a couple weeks back regarding the bypass on the 2008+ models but in the mean time I've decided against the bypass. Someone there recommended Spectra Premium radiators. However when looking at their application charts and several retailers info, I don't believe you will end up with the proper radiator. They show the same part number for all 2005+ Pathfinders however the 2008+ clearly have different connection points. They get $270 for that radiator at Autozone. Courtesy Nissan has an OEM radiator for $420 and I think a few extra bucks is worth knowing I get the right part that will bolt in exactly right. The Nissan radiator is supposed to be updated and regardless another 5 years/100k miles it probably won't matter.
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:45 am
by goodmatt78
I would have to confirm somehow that the Nissan Radiator is infact fixed....versus something that has been on the shelf a while. I'm not sure finding that answer will be easy.
I have been looking into Koyo.
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:35 am
by skinny2
goodmatt78 wrote:I would have to confirm somehow that the Nissan Radiator is infact fixed....versus something that has been on the shelf a while. I'm not sure finding that answer will be easy.
I have been looking into Koyo.
The updated Rads have a different part/serial number. There's a post around here somewhere...with some pics. Around 2010-2011 they updated them. No promise some aftermarket couldn't have the same issue.
I notice Koyo also shows '05+ application which is not correct without some sort of mods on the transmission lines in particular on the '08+ models.
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:42 am
by goodmatt78
gotcha....I am looking to swap them out over my x-mas break, so hopefully with the warranty notice it will spark some additional coversation before then.
Yeah, the 08+ have the trans cooler lines across the bottom...inlet on passenger side and outlet on drivers side.
If you find the new P/N...post it up here....thanks.