Radiator Replacement Brand Denso & Suggestions - Infamous Nissan

4wheel98cherokee · 05-08-2022, 08:01 PM

Hey guys, noticed some coolant under my truck the other day. Turns out the upper tank cracked so it’s new radiator time. I called my local Autozone and they have a Duralast branded one for $150 bucks which seemed high for their house brand. So I looked on Rock Auto and there are several to choose from. My instinct tells me to buy the Denso one since I feel this is a OEM style replacement but it says it’s for a 96-01 which makes me wonder if the fit is the same or if I am just overthinking this. Does anyone have any experience with the Denso 2214406 found on Rock Auto’s website?

Radiator is here (1996 D21 4cyl manual transmission):
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...,radiator,2172

Or is there another quality brand I can go with that will last like the OEM one did?

I bet the Duralast one a rebranded one on Rock Auto with a markup. I am hoping for a OE syle fitment where I don’t have to modify anything for my shroud.

ahardb0dy · 05-08-2022, 08:31 PM

OSC from Rockauto, if they still sell them are a good radiator. Also make sure to get the V6 one so you get the 1" core (compared to the 5/8" for the 4 cylinder).

LugNut1990 · 05-08-2022, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ahardb0dy

... get the V6 one so you get the 1" core (compared to the 5/8" for the 4 cylinder).

Interesting. Are the hose nipples of the same size and in the same places on both radiators?

ahardb0dy · 05-08-2022, 11:33 PM

yes they are

1" core:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=2172&jsn=850

5/8" core:

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=2172&jsn=849

cadillacdude1975 · 05-09-2022, 02:43 AM

Buy an all aluminum one from ebay. I have one and it looks freakin awesome under the hood.

Cusser · 05-09-2022, 01:49 PM

The radiator gasket between the upper plastic and lower metal part of my 1998 2WD 4-cylinder Frontier leaked about a decade ago, and since then I have used an O'Reilly radiator, lifetime warranty. Does not run hot, Arizona.

Hints: check your fan clutch too. And use an extra-long 10mm combination wrench to lessen cuts on your hands (I made mine).

ahardb0dy · 05-09-2022, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadillacdude1975

Buy an all aluminum one from ebay. I have one and it looks freakin awesome under the hood.

What does the Aluminum radiator Cost?

rbourgeo · 05-09-2022, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cadillacdude1975

Buy an all aluminum one from ebay. I have one and it looks freakin awesome under the hood.

How do you like the electric fan?

ahardb0dy · 05-09-2022, 06:34 PM

He took it back out and went to the clutch fan, he was having problems with the AC being cool enough, the electric fan wasn't making enough air flow.

cadillacdude1975 · 05-10-2022, 02:27 AM

Tony is correct.

The radiator has gone up in price like everything else. I paid 160 or so. Search eBay for a Nissan D21 all aluminum radiator. Doesnt matter which engine, they are the same design. Bolts right in place of the plastic one.

05-08-2022, 08:01 PM	#1
4wheel98cherokee Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Yucaipa Posts: 199 Vehicle: Nissan Hardbody 1996 Thanks: 23 Thanked 57 Times in 38 Posts	Radiator Replacement Brand Denso & Suggestions Hey guys, noticed some coolant under my truck the other day. Turns out the upper tank cracked so it’s new radiator time. I called my local Autozone and they have a Duralast branded one for $150 bucks which seemed high for their house brand. So I looked on Rock Auto and there are several to choose from. My instinct tells me to buy the Denso one since I feel this is a OEM style replacement but it says it’s for a 96-01 which makes me wonder if the fit is the same or if I am just overthinking this. Does anyone have any experience with the Denso 2214406 found on Rock Auto’s website? Radiator is here (1996 D21 4cyl manual transmission): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...,radiator,2172 Or is there another quality brand I can go with that will last like the OEM one did? I bet the Duralast one a rebranded one on Rock Auto with a markup. I am hoping for a OE syle fitment where I don’t have to modify anything for my shroud. __________________ Dear Nissan, Really!? Royal Blue Pearl? Should’ve just called it purple! 1996 XE 2.4L KA, 5 speed, BR1 paint code and proud

05-08-2022, 08:31 PM	#2
ahardb0dy The Post Count Whore Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sorrento, Florida Age: 56 Posts: 8,004 Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Thanks: 71 Thanked 1,033 Times in 938 Posts	OSC from Rockauto, if they still sell them are a good radiator. Also make sure to get the V6 one so you get the 1" core (compared to the 5/8" for the 4 cylinder). __________________ My name is Tony and I'm a Infamousaholic Current truck - 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner , (formerly owned: 1993 Nissan Hardbody king cab 2wd, 90 Nissan Sentra, 94 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4, 05 Nissan Titan, 87 Nissan SE-V6 4x4 king cab, 94 Infiniti Q45t & 80 Datsun 310GX )

05-08-2022, 11:33 PM	#4
ahardb0dy The Post Count Whore Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sorrento, Florida Age: 56 Posts: 8,004 Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Thanks: 71 Thanked 1,033 Times in 938 Posts	yes they are 1" core: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=2172&jsn=850 5/8" core: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=2172&jsn=849 __________________ My name is Tony and I'm a Infamousaholic Current truck - 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner , (formerly owned: 1993 Nissan Hardbody king cab 2wd, 90 Nissan Sentra, 94 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4, 05 Nissan Titan, 87 Nissan SE-V6 4x4 king cab, 94 Infiniti Q45t & 80 Datsun 310GX )

05-09-2022, 01:49 PM	#6
Cusser Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hot Arizona Posts: 806 Vehicle: 2004 Frontier Thanks: 0 Thanked 147 Times in 130 Posts	The radiator gasket between the upper plastic and lower metal part of my 1998 2WD 4-cylinder Frontier leaked about a decade ago, and since then I have used an O'Reilly radiator, lifetime warranty. Does not run hot, Arizona. Hints: check your fan clutch too. And use an extra-long 10mm combination wrench to lessen cuts on your hands (I made mine). __________________ 2004 Frontier King Cab (2WD, 5-speed, 4-cylinder, 105K), 1998 Frontier regular cab (2WD, 5-speed, 4-cylinder 253K), 1988 Mazda B2200 (2WD, 5-speed, 4-cylinder, 220K), 1971 VW Convertible (140K), 2005 Yukon (215K), 1970 VW (260+K)

05-09-2022, 06:34 PM	#9
ahardb0dy The Post Count Whore Join Date: May 2014 Location: Sorrento, Florida Age: 56 Posts: 8,004 Vehicle: 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Thanks: 71 Thanked 1,033 Times in 938 Posts	He took it back out and went to the clutch fan, he was having problems with the AC being cool enough, the electric fan wasn't making enough air flow. __________________ My name is Tony and I'm a Infamousaholic Current truck - 2017 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner , (formerly owned: 1993 Nissan Hardbody king cab 2wd, 90 Nissan Sentra, 94 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4, 05 Nissan Titan, 87 Nissan SE-V6 4x4 king cab, 94 Infiniti Q45t & 80 Datsun 310GX )

05-09-2022, 02:43 AM	#5
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,712 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 461 Thanked 1,406 Times in 1,271 Posts	Buy an all aluminum one from ebay. I have one and it looks freakin awesome under the hood.

05-10-2022, 02:27 AM	#10
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,712 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 461 Thanked 1,406 Times in 1,271 Posts	Tony is correct. The radiator has gone up in price like everything else. I paid 160 or so. Search eBay for a Nissan D21 all aluminum radiator. Doesnt matter which engine, they are the same design. Bolts right in place of the plastic one.

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