New Radiator needed GS450h 2009

[Mossypossy]

Which brand to choose for replacement? Would OEM be Lexus own or a bought in one?

Been quoted £600 for replacement at a main dealer.

[steve2006]

OEM Lexus is around the £400.00 mark, fleabay offerings around £100.00 new and rockauto as below. No idea who makes the OEM ones.

Any half decent independent should be able to fit a radiator and fill with fresh coolant for around £100.00.

[Mossypossy]

Getting a genuine Lexus one for £250. Seems a decent price. Labour will be on top.

From a Toyota specialist indy, mainly does super fast Supras.

[Mossypossy]

Any idea how many hours to swap a radiator?

 

[jumbojake]

I did my IS220d recently.... I chose a genuine rad, from lexuspartsdirect  as I just didn't want to grief of a copy part being wrong, wasn't much more and piece of mind. 

I fit it in a day, but took my time... had to take the front of the car off, but it was pretty straightforward, just followed the procedure and all good.

[Farqui]

Hi Steve, there is plenty of room at the front of the engine so I doubt it will be an awkward job.

Check this video for a quick how-to to at least it gives you an idea, skip to 5mins in for the actual swap.

Good luck.

Cheers, Lee