Anyone fitted a Nissan Aluminium/plastic radiator to a GQ?

**Bluedog77** · 21st January 2021, 10:21 PM

Just wondering if the new style fits as original was brass/copper? Also, any feedback on performance and durability?
Not sure which way to go at the moment.

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**Rossco** · 22nd January 2021, 06:33 AM

Hey mate, I have just fitted a plastic aluminum radiator to mine (think it's an adrad) and seems to perform well. I think would be more durable than a copper brass they tend to leak from the corners, my old brass one was new and started leaking after probably five years of use in the corner. .

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**Winnie** · 22nd January 2021, 07:12 AM

Yes my copper/brass leaked in the corner after about the same amount of time, replaced with plastic/ally about 12 months ago.

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MB · 22nd January 2021, 07:58 PM

A third honest vote for New Nissan OEM placcy/aluminium highway tanks here BD77 Mate!
Have slowly hauled some serious max GCM weight together with the old faithful GQ TD42 to great success around the QLD/NSW/SA hotter border work regions.
FWIW: A 35 year old viscous fan coupling not locking to more than say 90% has been the only ever cooling issue found to full factory GQ all others specifications to date

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**balwayne** · 3rd February 2021, 05:43 PM

I just installed a Nissan plastic/aluminum one also. My decision was based on the recommendations of my friends and the reviews I saw online.

**Bluedog77** · 3rd February 2021, 06:41 PM

Going to put a Nissan one in this weekend.

**Bluedog77** · 13th February 2021, 06:09 PM

Had a go at putting the new radiator in today but there is a slight misalignment with the top bolt holes. Managed to get one in but other one is about 3-4mm out.
Anyone had the same issue? I don't want to force it too much. My only thought is to take a bit off the bottom rubber locators.

**Rossco** · 13th February 2021, 06:55 PM

Hmm what a bugger, yeah never had a prob before. What radiator is it??

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**Winnie** · 13th February 2021, 06:56 PM

Are you sure the bottom rubbers are sitting right in their mounts?

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**Bluedog77** · 13th February 2021, 07:18 PM

Genuine Nissan for a TB42. Bottom rubbers in their holes. But needs to shift across 3 to 4 mm.

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