Toyota Prado Aluminum Radiator Replacement KZJ95 1KZ

My stock radiator sprung a small leak, so it was time to replace it.
amzn.to/3AmUH8V Aluminum Radiator For Toyota Landcruiser Prado KZJ90 KZJ95 3.0 diesel 1996-2002 MT
*This is for the manual transmission that doesnt have the auto transcooler part. If you use this for your auto, you will need to buy an external transmission cooler as well.
Gates US stock hoses that can be cut to fit
amzn.to/3W0s5rK Gates 22154
amzn.to/3Wkvsd0 Gates 20294
Gates OEM fit hoses from Australia can be found here.
www.australian...

[@BelovedChatter]

Just picked up a 1997 import from Japan. Love the video…will be doing this soon.

[@sandro6691]

How did the aluminium compare to the copper core?

[@TheBroDojo]

The Stock one is aluminum as well just a thinner core with plastic end tanks.

[@sikaseeker3598]

Handy video, thanks. Did you lose much trans fluid from the oil cooler?

[@TheBroDojo]

Mine doesn’t have that as it’s a manual transmission.
Though, when I replaced the radiator in my auto 1kz Hiace only a very little bit of trans fluid came out .Not enough to need to add any fluid

[@jmginthent651]

Jays, mate, I think you just gave the confidence I needed to change my own radiator. That didn't look too hard. I might give it a go. Thank you.

[@TheBroDojo]

Its definitely one of the easier radiators Ive ever replaced. Older Hondas are probably the simplest I've encountered.

[@pnspitz9705]

@thebrodojo how is it holding after a year? My KZJ95 1kzte is over heating uphill at low rpm. I am planning on replacing my radiator soon. What is the part number of yours as the amazon link doesn't work anymore? Thanks

[@TheBroDojo]

I’ve since sold the Prado, but haven’t heard any complaints from new owner.
I’ll see if I can relink the radiator later tonight. Those Amazon listing always changing 😄

[@pnspitz9705]

@@TheBroDojo thank you

[@matthewvincent1492]

in real time how long did this take?

[@TheBroDojo]

This can easily be done in about an hour if you are quick and thorough.
Took me a few hours due to figuring out some stuff for the first time and then figuring out where and what all to record.

[@surf183]

Just picked up a 95. Them hoses and radiator should still work?

[@TheBroDojo]

95 series or 1995 70 series?

[@surf183]

@@TheBroDojo sorry a 96 prado..90 series

[@itsnotfunny8257]

just in the process of replacing the 1kd with an intercooler attached to it. fuckin nightmare with everything being rusty af.

[@TheBroDojo]

Need to scrub that stuff off and also Wd40/liquid wrench

[@gyffjogofl7676]

I have bought 2 of those. They don't last long. 1 year each.

[@TheBroDojo]

What is failing in yours?

[@gyffjogofl7676]

@@TheBroDojo the welds between the tubes and the upper plate. Directly below the filler cap. When it gets hot, it sprays. Both of mine failed in the same place.

[@saltyoles]

@@gyffjogofl7676 that's sucks I'm bought to fit that part

[@gyffjogofl7676]

@saltyoles just keep an eye out for leaks, they are coming

[@Land_Cruiser_40]

Does the orginal radiator cap fit good in the aluminium radiator? I can imagine that the welds fail when the pressurized water can't overflow past the radiator cap into the reservoir. Cheers