VanillawaferX Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 So I got my replacement radiator this past week and went to install it this weekend. Right when I got the rad full of coolant. It started hissing and leaking. Shouldnt have been so cheap. I'm in the process of returning this pos rad and getting a different replacement. As my dad always says buy :poop: get :poop: :rofl: So ive done some digging now and prior to purchasing this rad. Which Ive only found dimensions for a custom rad. I dont feel like spending the money for a custom one. And the original is beyond repair. I would also rather get a brand new one over a used one. So used would be last option. So what I'm asking is does anyone have a place I could get a OEM replacement or all aluminum replacement OR does anyone know of a rad that will fit with minor modifications? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 If its brand new, exchange it for a non-leaking one. Sometimes new parts are defective even expensive ones. 1 Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 If its brand new, exchange it for a non-leaking one. Sometimes new parts are defective even expensive ones. Ehh I got it from a United states carrier on CrapBay. When It came in the box was covered with Chinese characters and so is the radiator itself. plus looking at the welds around the filler neck and the tops and bottoms I was pretty sure it was going to have problems before I even installed it. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 THe Pick n pull website shows there is a bunch of 720s at the Portland south and Sherwood locations .. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Autozone has brand new ones. 1 Quote Link to comment
_chiefjt Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Try this: bryant2482 bought one and he runs way cooler and is a direct fit. Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 THe Pick n pull website shows there is a bunch of 720s at the Portland south and Sherwood locations .. That would be my next steps If I cant find a brand new one. Autozone has brand new ones. I was going to get one of these but its not available in store or online. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 So order one from autozone . Normally takes two days. Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 So order one from autozone . Normally takes two days. Like I said I cant. They are not in stock. I think Ill go with the idea of getting a return of this one I have now. if that one is also crap Ill have to look into some other options. I really wish that autozone one was available but Nothing I can do about that. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Not in stock? You can call or go down to the store and order one, when they are not in stock. That's how autozone works. 1 Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Not in stock? You can call or go down to the store and order one, when they are not in stock. That's how autozone works. Yea ive called 3 stores close to me. No dice Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Ah, well. Worth a try. If you are handy you can adapt an S13 radiator. They have simple pin-type modem mount. And the B14 version is the same except for location of pipes. S13/N14/N15 and B14 radiators are inexpensive --about $70 at RockAuto.com. They are: * aluminum * have pin mounts top & bottom * come in three sizes: Medium, Large and Gigantic * Some are thicker, the 26mm versions are good for 2-liter engines The 175hp version is thickest (32mm) * various cap and outlet locations Murray 431312 (1" or 25mm thick core) $137 at oreillyauto.com Quote Link to comment
kelowg Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=3611391&cc=1210206 Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Not a direct fit for the 720 with L20B, but nothing some tubing and hose mix-and-match wouldn't solve. Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Ah, well. Worth a try. If you are handy you can adapt an S13 radiator. They have simple pin-type modem mount. And the B14 version is the same except for location of pipes. S13/N14/N15 and B14 radiators are inexpensive --about $70 at RockAuto.com. They are: * aluminum * have pin mounts top & bottom * come in three sizes: Medium, Large and Gigantic * Some are thicker, the 26mm versions are good for 2-liter engines The 175hp version is thickest (32mm) * various cap and outlet locations Murray 431312 (1" or 25mm thick core) $137 at oreillyauto.com Thats what I was wondering if there was a close to fit rad from another car I could mount in there. Im looking for something with somewhat same hose set up as the stock so maybe ill look at some different s13 rads Quote Link to comment
bryant2482 Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 i bought a silla all aluminum a month ago. no leaks! drops right in! keeps my baby cool! Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 i bought a silla all aluminum a month ago. no leaks! drops right in! keeps my baby cool! http://www.sillaauto.com/product/lookup.aspx?CatID=38845 would that be the one you bought? it says its for an 83 but Im sure it wouldnt be hard to fit into my 80 Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 it says its for an 83 but Im sure it wouldnt be hard to fit into my 80 Correct...... L motor with Z rad Quote Link to comment
bryant2482 Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 i believe thats the same one, considering mine is an 85 Quote Link to comment
_chiefjt Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Oh yeah, I forgot you had a L20. oops, my bad. lol Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 So bumping this again... Just got back from autozone with this http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Spectra-Premium-Radiator/1983-Nissan-Datsun-720-Truck-2WD/_/N-ikn2gZ9pdak?itemIdentifier=58578_266534_0_ got the Egay radiator out and went to drop the new one in and its too bit. Sits about an inch over each side of where the stock one sits. Looking at it closer its only thing holding it from dropping all the way down is the bumper mounts. If I notch those I could mount it by drilling some new holes... hmmmmm Anyone have some suggestions on this. I wouldn't have to notch the whole mount just the top 1/4 that curls over 90 degrees. Like ive said before.. this truck will be the death of me :sleep: Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Update on this. The rad will fit but the brackets for it is what is actually in the way. I thought about taking off my bumper but I love the look of it so im trying not to go that route. Anyways First thing I did was take the split washer off the bottom bolts on the rad. This allowed for the bolts to slip by the Bumper bracket now its resting on the Rad bracket. I trimmed one side of the Rad bracket and it slips into place. Now I just gotta trim the other side and hopefully (without destroying this rad) I can give it a little nudge and it will drop right in. Quote Link to comment
VanillawaferX Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Well got the rad in and made a super pro snapple overflow resi. And of course after I take her around the block a few times the carb starts to whistle -_- I'm taking it to a shop just around the corner to get the exhaust done in a day or so. I'll look to see if they can rebuild my car. There and find where that whistle is coming from. Quote Link to comment
Graesyolhoundawg Posted October 10, 2016 Report Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hi I just had a problem with my radiator in my 82 Datsun 720 diesel pickup .The radiator fell off and got caught in the fan ruining all of the cores but I just took it over to Lansing radiator and repair in Lansing mi.Pat the guy that owns the place tore it all apart and tanked it in muriatic acid and soldered all new fins and cores in it ,welded the brackets back on and pressure tested it for only $300.00 even.This place can fix any of them for any model prices varie.look them up on Google maybe he does it through the mail too.high quality remain for discontinued radiator and he can repair for as low as $50 he said. 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Share Posted October 11, 2016 Good price is it. Is it a 2 or 3 row core? Quote Link to comment
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