So ... you wanna buy / just bought a 1st Gen Tundra, eh?

It's a group effort. It was build by a number of us, I only organized it and keep up with it. If you (or anyone else reading this reply) find something lacking or missing, drop me a PM. I get at least a couple PMs per month and a couple of post tags from folks who want updates. Always happy to oblige.

 

Maybe I should just ask here.....I've seen videos online about getting the radiator replaced. Where to go to buy a new radiator? Does the transmission cooler come with it?

*I've seen at least one video talk of the Tundra's radiator leaking coolant into the transmission....is that a thing?

 

Denso. Rock Auto or any parts store that carries Denso. No, the transmission cooler doesn't come with it, you just reuse your old one unless you think it needs to be replaced for some reason.

Yes, it's a thing. It's why many here recommend proactively replacing an old radiator.

 

Yes, "pink milkshake" is a thing and gets touched on in the 1st reply of this thread. It's possible they fixed the radiator design at some point, because it seems like not all radiators have the shit fittings that separated.

RockAuto has been pretty good to members as far as getting radiators to them undamaged. I've had great experiences with Summit Racing too. But don't rely on their website to get you right. Always go to www.densoautoparts.com to look up your part number, then search those sites for the part number you need. With radiators, be careful to read their instructions. They'll typically have notes "with double cab" or "w/o double cab". The radiator size is different, one is taller. If you have a double cab - i.e. a 4door truck where all four doors open normally, not the 4 door where the rear doors open backwards - then order the correct radiator for "with double cab". This is only an example - look up your own part number at that website I linked!

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Its a "warmer", inside the base.

 

I went to the toyota website listed to look for OEM parts but my vin isn't found. Actually, it's asking for a frame number, different from VIN?

What other websites are recommended for OEM parts

 

If you had a custom package you may be using wrong VIN. For example, X-SP package trucks had two VIN. Confirm the VIN on the dash matches the VIN on the driver door sill sticker.

 

I was just on the wrong website someway somehow, got it sorted