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Palmerwmd, just curious to know if you know much about the Xterras. I'm also interested in the 2011-2012 years and wondering if the Xterras also had the same leaking radiator issues as the pre-2011 pathfinders.palmerwmd wrote:All 2011 have the new part number.
However when you look at a 2010 you cna easily check the part number its right on the radiator.
And if you have an older R51 you like you can just replace the radiator..
yes its a bit of labor but older vehicles can probably do with a new radiator anyway regardless of the threat of SMOD.
I own(ed) 2005 Xterra, 2011 Xterra and 2012 Pathfinder.j_p_brooks81 wrote:Palmerwmd, just curious to know if you know much about the Xterras. I'm also interested in the 2011-2012 years and wondering if the Xterras also had the same leaking radiator issues as the pre-2011 pathfinders.palmerwmd wrote:All 2011 have the new part number.
However when you look at a 2010 you cna easily check the part number its right on the radiator.
And if you have an older R51 you like you can just replace the radiator..
yes its a bit of labor but older vehicles can probably do with a new radiator anyway regardless of the threat of SMOD.
I have a 2010 R51 and do not have the impacted radiator. 130k+ miles and no issues. Also, do not have the timing chain whine yet (hopefully wont have it). Recommend keeping an eye open for 2010s too as they are solid.j_p_brooks81 wrote:Very good news. Thanks! I'm keeping an eye out for 2011's and 2012's.
The cooler failures haven't been an issue on the replacement radiators, either from Nissan or from the aftermarket. It would probably be hard to find a radiator without the cooler, to be honest, and really, you would be best off to use the integral cooler in the new radiator rather than to bypass it. The bypass only makes sense if you are keeping the failure-prone, original radiator and just want to avoid the potential cooler failure. For an all-aluminum radiator, go to Stillen Motorsports site and you can get a CSF radiator for $350. One tip: if you do get the CSF radiator, cut the spring off of the radiator cap that comes with it or bend the factory cap a little so it will work on the new radiator. The factory cap is not a vented-type radiator cap.jlocal wrote:Hello guys, new here on this forum, but with all the problems with trans fluid / coolant mixing together, would it make sense to buy new radiator without trans cooling fittings and separate trans cooler. I already have a new trans cooler and now looking for new aluminum radiator. With 90, thousand miles, don't want to take a chance. This way , nothing to cap off on new radiator. Does this make sense, or am I missing something? Thanks
You won't regret the CSF radiator. I own one and it's been solid since I installed it.jlocal wrote:Thanks for the reply smj999, I just ordered the CSF Radiator and new trans cooler. That's good to know, I'll now have a piece of mind with a better quality product. I bought the 2009 SE from a dealer with their 128 point inspection. Turns out they missed a leaky lower radiator hose which broke and fried the engine. So that's why I'm trying to be as proactive as possible. Thanks again for the response.