Messi720D Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 Hello guys what i going on with radiators for 720's being out of stock everywhere, places i looked either that or crazy expensive Napa wants about $800 for new one, a few years ago i would find new for about $200 any advise of where to get one? thanks Quote Link to comment
Thomas Perkins Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Autozone here is showing them for 302.got mine from them with warranty. Edited June 3, 2022 by Thomas Perkins Quote Link to comment
Thomas Perkins Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) / Edited June 3, 2022 by Thomas Perkins Quote Link to comment
NC85ST Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 Why not have yours re-cored by a radiator shop? 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 18 hours ago, NC85ST said: Why not have yours re-cored by a radiator shop? It seems that our younger generation is not aware that parts retail stores or repair services for the various components of older cars and trucks even exist. How many times have we told people to "try the Nissan dealer" when looking for parts? Every major (and most minor) city has a radiator shop. The problem with re-coring a radiator may be the cost, and there also may be some core availability issues right now, but even so, I have never paid more than $400 for a re-core job at a radiator shop. In Phoenix, AZ Quote Link to comment
Madkaw Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 45 minutes ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said: It seems that our younger generation is not aware that parts retail stores or repair services for the various components of older cars and trucks even exist. How many times have we told people to "try the Nissan dealer" when looking for parts? Every major (and most minor) city has a radiator shop. The problem with re-coring a radiator may be the cost, and there also may be some core availability issues right now, but even so, I have never paid more than $400 for a re-core job at a radiator shop. In Phoenix, AZ My buddy paid like 500$ to have his Z radiator totally rebuilt - new core and all. I thought it crazy since many aftermarket options for Z’s 1 Quote Link to comment
Madkaw Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 Surely there is an aluminum option that can work. I’d reach out to Champion . I think there is enough demand for them to start making 720 stuff 1 Quote Link to comment
Messi720D Posted June 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 Well after running around town with various radiator shops looksike. Ruibuild is only option at $420 bucks their suppliers also said discontinued or back order no eta still new would run about $600 I had mine cleaned but it leaks and don't hold pressure oh well still on hunt 1 Quote Link to comment
Messi720D Posted June 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said: It seems that our younger generation is not aware that parts retail stores or repair services for the various components of older cars and trucks even exist. How many times have we told people to "try the Nissan dealer" when looking for parts? Every major (and most minor) city has a radiator shop. The problem with re-coring a radiator may be the cost, and there also may be some core availability issues right now, but even so, I have never paid more than $400 for a re-core job at a radiator shop. In Phoenix, AZ Lol younger generation I hope your in your 50s lol 1 Quote Link to comment
NC85ST Posted June 4, 2022 Report Share Posted June 4, 2022 Can the radiator shop not fix the leaks or is it to rotten? Quote Link to comment
EDM620 Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Spectra Premium makes new OE radiators for your 720 (and pretty much anything else) p/n CU943. I see many dealers in the Pheonix area. Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 Guess I need to start pulling 720 rad's that I find Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted June 5, 2022 Report Share Posted June 5, 2022 18 hours ago, Messi720D said: Lol younger generation I hope your in your 50s lol I was making an assumption. Guess I was wrong. So the shop could or could not fix it? Quote Link to comment
Messi720D Posted June 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 6/5/2022 at 8:51 AM, Stoffregen Motorsports said: I was making an assumption. Guess I was wrong. So the shop could or could not fix it? Yeah they are able to do a re-core for about $400. but i also been looking at options of fitting one from like a 90's 240sx seems a slight bigger but inlet and outlets on same side. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Radiators are generally selected for their application by horsepower rating. The 240sx had about 140-150hp, which is about 30 more than the Z24. You're headed in the right direction. I bet you could buy an inexpensive 240sx radiator for around $200. Quote Link to comment
Messi720D Posted June 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 6 hours ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said: Radiators are generally selected for their application by horsepower rating. The 240sx had about 140-150hp, which is about 30 more than the Z24. You're headed in the right direction. I bet you could buy an inexpensive 240sx radiator for around $200. yeah i gave seen full aluminum for $190 on amazon no brand name but i believe its better than a leaking one, will see i will post progress on this... 1 Quote Link to comment
dat_sun720 Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 would a '86 720 radiator fit into a '81 720? looks like the inlet and outlet are in the same locations as the '81's radiator. https://www.carparts.com/details/Nissan/720/GPD/Radiator/1986/GPD314C.html?TID=gglpla&origin=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_campaign=12187652316&gclid=CjwKCAjwkaSaBhA4EiwALBgQaGK7cMDxvEck2g6QyUgO4t-Ubv5xFXGnEVNJVixyN9G_7tQuYdnPQRoCV2IQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) Something has to be different, seems to be more specific to the newer models... In the comments it said wont fit 85, then someone asked about a 82 and they said no.... Maybe the 720 datsun gods have better knowledge of what's different... Edited October 14, 2022 by Crashtd420 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 This looks like an aluminum core with plastic top and bottom tanks. I've seen this on the later (almost for sure '83s and up) 720s. I have an '82? and it looks like a traditional copper/brass radiator. The later one is thin but covers a much larger area than the early one. The early one I have is 2 core but I think a 3 core could be fitted. Quote Link to comment
Thomas Perkins Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 1 hour ago, datzenmike said: This looks like an aluminum core with plastic top and bottom tanks. I've seen this on the later (almost for sure '83s and up) 720s. I have an '82? and it looks like a traditional copper/brass radiator. The later one is thin but covers a much larger area than the early one. The early one I have is 2 core but I think a 3 core could be fitted. Mike,the over flow outlet is going in wrong direction⁷ Quote Link to comment
Thomas Perkins Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) A prime example of going to Autozone and getting a lifetime warranty Radiator,when I got mine it was just over a 100 bucks,the last one lasted 11 years.Also now they are high dollar.I put one in my wife's car a few years ago.Got it from Autozone too.If you buy a non Autozone one,make sure the overflow outlet is facing the over flow container.Another part I will never have to buy. Edited October 14, 2022 by Thomas Perkins 1 Quote Link to comment
Stinky Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) Phil's in Hotchkiss, CO has about 5 720s. My phone is outside, or I'd post the #. They ship and are on car-part.com. Try car-part.com. Edited October 14, 2022 by Stinky 1 Quote Link to comment
720_Jeff Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 Maybe, OReilly's Several people from FaceBook ordered them and were said to have received them. At one point, they ran out of stock, but appears on the website, can be ordered, pick up in store, 24-48 hours or ship to my home by Monday https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/engine-cooling/radiator/radiator/02ac48565f9e/v/a/8241/automotive-truck-1985-nissan-720-pickup?q=radiator 2 Quote Link to comment
Thomas Perkins Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 They done went up to 361.99 at Autozone.I didn't vote for him... 1 Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Thomas Perkins said: I didn't vote for him... I didn't either but I guess getting rid of lots of free trade with China wasn't as good as it sounded. 3 Quote Link to comment
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