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Postby jetstream87 » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:31 am

I got a 1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4X4 automatic, in which it is about 172K miles, I just bought recently a timing belt kit (with the water pump) and wanted to replace the radiator as well. I have bought already the new thermostat, cap, and since the radiator has some rust floating around I wanted to replace it as well. Can anyone here tell me the part# for the radiator I can order, much appreciated.


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Postby smj999smj » Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:01 am

You didn't mention what brand you were looking for. The genuine Nissan part is # 21460-0W517 and sells for over $400 online and over $600 at the dealer. Nissan also offers their Value Advantage Line which is made by an OE company and is competitively priced with the aftermarket; that is part # B1D40-0W51JNW and goes for around $133 online +shipping and around $180 at the dealer.
If you go to Rockauto.com, they have multiple options running from $43 to $89 +shipping.

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Postby jetstream87 » Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:32 am

smj999smj wrote:You didn't mention what brand you were looking for. The genuine Nissan part is # 21460-0W517 and sells for over $400 online and over $600 at the dealer. Nissan also offers their Value Advantage Line which is made by an OE company and is competitively priced with the aftermarket; that is part # B1D40-0W51JNW and goes for around $133 online +shipping and around $180 at the dealer.
If you go to Rockauto.com, they have multiple options running from $43 to $89 +shipping.

Sorry, yeah I plan on getting it from what site, any recommendations from Rockauto?

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Postby smj999smj » Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:50 pm

jetstream87 wrote:
smj999smj wrote:You didn't mention what brand you were looking for. The genuine Nissan part is # 21460-0W517 and sells for over $400 online and over $600 at the dealer. Nissan also offers their Value Advantage Line which is made by an OE company and is competitively priced with the aftermarket; that is part # B1D40-0W51JNW and goes for around $133 online +shipping and around $180 at the dealer.
If you go to Rockauto.com, they have multiple options running from $43 to $89 +shipping.

Sorry, yeah I plan on getting it from what site, any recommendations from Rockauto?
Most radiators these days are manufactured in China, or somewhere close to there. Quality seems to be pretty good on most of the China-sourced radiators, though. If warranty is important, go with TYC (limited lifetime) or Spectra Premium (2-year). If your okay with a one-year warranty, the Denso at $66 would be the way I'd go. Keep in mind these warranties typically only cover manufacturing defects, not corrosion due to electrolysis or natural means, such as exposure to salt.

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Postby jetstream87 » Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:57 am

smj999smj wrote:
jetstream87 wrote:
smj999smj wrote:You didn't mention what brand you were looking for. The genuine Nissan part is # 21460-0W517 and sells for over $400 online and over $600 at the dealer. Nissan also offers their Value Advantage Line which is made by an OE company and is competitively priced with the aftermarket; that is part # B1D40-0W51JNW and goes for around $133 online +shipping and around $180 at the dealer.
If you go to Rockauto.com, they have multiple options running from $43 to $89 +shipping.

Sorry, yeah I plan on getting it from what site, any recommendations from Rockauto?
Most radiators these days are manufactured in China, or somewhere close to there. Quality seems to be pretty good on most of the China-sourced radiators, though. If warranty is important, go with TYC (limited lifetime) or Spectra Premium (2-year). If your okay with a one-year warranty, the Denso at $66 would be the way I'd go. Keep in mind these warranties typically only cover manufacturing defects, not corrosion due to electrolysis or natural means, such as exposure to salt.

Thank you I will go with the Denso since the difference I see is $10.00 in which I am guessing is due to the warranty, as for the hoses would you recommend me to replace them? If so which ones should I get? (Ex: Pipe to engine, engine to radiator, etc).

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Postby smj999smj » Mon Jan 29, 2018 12:59 pm

If the hoses are original, it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them while replacing the radiator. Gates makes a lot of the Nissan radiator hoses, so if you want something close to OEM, get Gates #'s 22275, 22276 and 24170.
If you want to do belts, Bando is an OEM supplier to Nissan. Get Bando #'s 4350, 6PK1065 and 6PK1285.

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Postby jetstream87 » Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:50 am

smj999smj wrote:If the hoses are original, it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace them while replacing the radiator. Gates makes a lot of the Nissan radiator hoses, so if you want something close to OEM, get Gates #'s 22275, 22276 and 24170.
If you want to do belts, Bando is an OEM supplier to Nissan. Get Bando #'s 4350, 6PK1065 and 6PK1285.

I went ahead and order the parts, thank you!!!!
As f or the timing belt I got the DAYCON WP249K1CS, anything else I am missing?


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