Lexus RX 330 Radiator Replace

[@victoryismyne4794]

Excellent “Instructional” Video - not a lot of Step-by-Step Videos, like this One, here on KZbin! - 👍🏼

[@AAHILLAA]

Just changed out my radiator on my 05 RX330 with 228K miles on it, thanks to this video! Thank you for the thorough tutorial!!

[@benji7781]

How does your car run, cuz I’ve had some major issues that I’ve gotten fixed with mine like double blown head gaskets, both control arms and the radiator as of recently. I don’t know if it’s worth dumping money in it anymore and would need the opinion of a fellow 330 driver

[@leeabel3854]

That's the best instructional video ever. Very precise and detailed, step by step. Please do some more videos. Thanks.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+Lee Abel wow, that's quite the complement. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and visit back soon and watch some of my other vids. Take care.

[@No_effs_given]

I need to do this on my ‘08 RX350 Monday, vehicle has 150,000 miles and this is the first issue I’ve ever had with it. I didn’t get a super expensive replacement but hopefully it’ll last a while, thanks for the straight forward explanation and not playing god awful music or talking a lot during your video like you’re some sort of wanna be production company.

[@vic1474]

Great video. I just replaced the radiator on my Dodge Ram 2004 and it was much less involved than this. My wife has this Lexus RX 330 model and I hope I can get away with my plan for a coolant flush without running into any issues with the radiator or heater core (we bought the car from a young guy who didn't have any recent maintenance records on the vehicle, hence the need to replace the coolant). If I wind up having to replace the radiator, I will take your advice and get a manufactured model. I wouldn't want to repeat this repair twice. Good to see honest mechanics online helping others.

[@joelmccoin9727]

I am finding that more and more aftermarket parts are poor, this is another example of it. Great video, Thanks Doc.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+joel mccoin Thank you. I must agree. We learn which parts are quality and which are garbage. One time they sold me on super duper brake pads and I installed them exclusively for about a year and a half. Then for the next two years I replaced them all for free. I stick with the stuff that works and I'm always reluctant to try new suppliers. Thanks for watching!

[@mikecampion5147]

Good video, first I have seen from this chap. Have a rx300 same year and will be replacing the rad with a genuine part. Pattern part is 200 euros whereby genuine article is 410. Si it’s costing 21 extra for a component that should last years. Had it 12 years already and still drives like new. The only difference is I have a large aircon pipe across the front of the fan cowling to navigate. Hopefully without degassing the aircon.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I hope the pipe can be moved enough to get the job done. Take care

[@billboswell4509]

Just completed this repair on a Canadian made 2004 RX330 without tow package and the Denso 221-9387 fit perfectly. Dealer said I needed the 160410A412 but the $150 Denso was fine. This particular Denso is made for them by Koyorad in Indonesia but arrived in a Denso box. There were foam strips on the sides of the old rad that I carefully scraped/peeled off and reattached with Krylon spray adhesive. Two small tricks in the removal are 1) use a ratchet and Phillips bit to remove the long screws that go through the A/C condenser since they are often rusty and 2) use a slot screwdriver to pry the condenser up and out of the bracket it is sitting in. Mine was stuck in the bracket until I gently pried it up and out.

[@roofcamper3473]

how has the denso radiator held up?

[@billboswell4509]

@ no issues at all. Works perfectly

[@roofcamper3473]

@@billboswell4509 glad to hear, I wish it many more years of service! These are some of the greatest cars ever made

[@billboswell4509]

@ wife loves it and the way the new ones are being stolen and have $5,000 annual insurance premiums she wants me to keep it going.

[@roofcamper3473]

@@billboswell4509 as long as it doesn’t rust out it should keep going. I use surface shield on the body and frame! How many miles?

[@shohidulalam3902]

thank you very much for the nice tutorial. great learning materials for DIY or Apprentice. Much appreciate.

[@privatelisting366]

You don't need a stubby screwdriver to remove the two screws from the AC condenser side of the RX330. Those screws are available to a two foot long one if you wanted. The front air dam opening is in line with them. They are usually quite rusty because they are exposed to the elements and in the direct line of salt and sand in the winter. Take a knee in front of any RX330 you see in a parking lot and you can see one in the left opening and one in the right. Easy peasy instead of knuckle busting with a stubby screwdriver. Just use penetrating oil, so you don't strip out the head or break off the screw when they are rusted badly.

[@davidbartelt2384]

Those are tough to get off, very rusted

[@privatelisting366]

@@davidbartelt2384 Yes they are, good luck and wait over night if you can with the oil. The hardest part is seeing the darn things to begin with, they are very tough to line up with anywhere but right in front of them to know where to put the tool into those slots.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Nice vid Tim, great advice on buying quality parts. I like the custom colour tool box in the background , suits a custom top notch Premium repair channel.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+Steve Rob Did ya happen to notice the custom sticker on the top left corner of the box? Thanks for watching brother.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ok yeah I noticed. Awesome Tim

[@victoryismyne4794]

What did you do about the lost Transmission-Fluid? Did you use a Hose-Clamp?

[@jeffr0]

How to replace a radiator with only one hand! Nice video.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+Jeff Collins haha, thanks!

[@matthewperry3905]

The bottom screws on the mounting bracket that hold the radiator to the air conditioning panel are rusted badly. If I cut the heads off with a small grinder, will I be able to separate the two panels? Any other suggestions.

[@garyr9823]

Thank you so much! I replaced radiator and you video helped me!

[@darrellcahill6466]

Gary R are you a shade tree mechanic? Did you get a quote from the Local Lexus dealership? How long did it take you?

[@travisdaniel2811]

Best play by play for a car 😊

[@Captgoldensnake]

The 05 rx330 in australia is the plastic version Yep split the plastic housing on the left hand side Thermostat was dodgy as hell, maybe the thermostat jams closed - original part has a secondary rubber gasket- shredded and jammed the valve. If the the thermostat jammed closed, then the pressure would build up, causing high temp and high pressure, splitting the plastic radiator housing The thermostat is a good 90 mins to change, bit of a head fxxxk for me at least. Great video - Thankyou

[@carolinej6174]

What about the horn connection? I saw it in the beginning of the video, but when you remove the radiator you have it set aside. Could you please tell me how?

[@juvenalalvarez9535]

one more exelent video car doctor. condratulatins. keep doing great videos for your viwiers.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+juvenal alvarez Thank you! I enjoy doing it but don't always have the time. Hope to keep them coming.

[@spelunkerd]

I had the same thing happen with my Dodge Ram. Plastic construction meeting steel leads to thermal strain with the dramatic swings of temp.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+spelunkerd I just did a ram radiator today. It was an 02 5.9 gas engine. Wasn't too bad of a job. I'll be posting a video in the next couple days. Check back in a few days if you want a chuckle. It is coming back in a couple days for a timing cover gasket as well.

[@spelunkerd]

+The Car Doctor Ya, I did a vid of that one a couple of years ago. Gotta love how much room there is in the engine compartment, but I found my back was sore from leaning over that engine. It was easier to stand inside the slot for the rad, to bolt on a new water pump, ha ha. Mine is a 5.9, too, and although I love the vehicle I sure pay the price at the gas pumps.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I don't think I can fit in the slot between the radiator. I'll give it a try but I may need to get a crane to pull me out if I get stuck.

[@wyattoneable]

I try to by manufactures parts but your right, sometimes the price they want is just too much. There pricing themselves out of parts. Nice work on the one doc!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+wyattoneable I appriciate that. The more I can give customers the option the better. That way I can remind them when a part fails to provide the service that's expected. But for the price of this radiator we could replace a few and still be under the cost of OE. Take care.

[@brittanyherriot4755]

what year is this lexus? mine is a 2005 and i need to replace my rad. Thanks!

[@jamesrogers4674]

Have you ran into any issues with ordering the correct radiator? My wife's 05 330 just got a bad leak this morning. I looked a while back and didn't want to order the wrong one. I dont think it has a towing package but how do I know if it does or not other than not having a hitch? And it says made in Canada in the door. It has metal caps on the radiator. Got any suggestions on what I should order?

[@jamesrogers4674]

I ordered one from Amazon and it fit. It said in the description made in Japan. It also said only fits Japanese made vehicles. But the seller commented that if your vehicle had an all metal radiator it would work even if its Canadian made. The job did take about 8 hours and I had to add some thin foam rubber between the radiator and condenser to keep them from rubbing as well as transferring bigger blocks of foam. I also had to sculpt a lower radiator mounting bracket from a JB weld stick because it had almost rusted away from being in contact with the highly corrosive coolant. Couldn't seem to be able to find the lower brackets in a timely manner on the weekend and after business hours. Hope this helps someone on this job.

[@roofcamper3473]

@@jamesrogers4674 how has the radiator held up? What brand is it?

[@jamesrogers4674]

Water pump bearings went out and slipped the timing belt, bent all the valves. Probably shortly after the radiator. Had to buy another vehicle and sold it for 1k. Couldn't believe they'd have such a poor design.

[@roofcamper3473]

@@jamesrogers4674 bummer, how many miles and had the water pump and timing belt been replaced at the 90k interval?

[@ИванИванов-ы2м8ы]

Thanks, very good! And how does the new radiator affect the engine temperature? After all, in the new radiator there are approximately 50-60 sections, and in the original radiator there are about 80-90 sections?

[@tommyboy1861]

Would an 07 RX 350 replacement be identical to this one? Also, I noticed that the 330 has an aluminum radiator and my 350's is plastic. Do the 350's have the same issues with the aftermarkets?

[@davidnle]

awesome video sir. My RX 350 technician said my radiator is leaking :(

[@KoalaJoanne]

thanks for sharing your knowledge and skill!!!

[@eddiecrafty78]

Great video. Thank you for posting!

[@ThecardoctorTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

[@meticin15]

is it with or without towing package I will replace my radiator which brand is better and also what is the part number thanks

[@vkumarmann]

Hi. Please help me here. I took my 2007 model of RX350 Sports luxary version. After an hour or so, the mechanic called me and said that in this model the radiator is connected to the one other panel which is the part of the airconditioning unit and that he will have to get it degassed, replace the radiator and then take it for regassing. Since I trusted him, I told him that do it only if necessary. After looking at your video, i dont think any mechanic had to take that panel out which was behind the radiator. What should I do? Does the air condoning unit stays as good after taking the gas out and regassing it again? I gave him a surprise visit and took the photo of the parts he took out.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I don't think discharging the A/C system in your case is necessary either but that may just be how they do it there. It does make it easier to access and the extra charges shouldn't be too much.

[@eod4usa]

Was this a denso or aisin part? I’m about to r&r my own car

[@mjsmith2682]

Car Doctor how long did it take you to replace the unit?

[@kevinmiller6378]

Car doctor Im looking at buying a Lexus 2006 rx330? Other than the radiator what other common issues have you seen from this model? Would it be a big money hog to own other than regular maintenance? Thanks

[@benji7781]

As a owner yes,

[@dilanduran5175]

What radiator should I buy? W/ tow or w/o. Please

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I believe it depends on what it originally came with. I cant say for sure what the difference is but if you called the dealership with the VIN they could probably help.

[@normansmith7806]

Great video !

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+N Smith thank you.

[@regellis6977]

Great Video - Thank You

[@jma6044]

Can you share which after market radiator you used?

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+J Ma All I remember was it was from CarQuest but I can't tell you the brand. Sorry about that. Probably made in China. If I find out I'll let you know. Thank you for watching.

[@jma6044]

+The Car Doctor Thanks for the quick response! I'll check CarQuest. :-)

[@ThecardoctorTV]

No problem. Good luck.

[@chaplieval]

Что показал, как заменять, это конечно спасибо, но вопрос вот в чём, никто, никто до сих пор, так и не назвал причину течи радиатора, ведь это же Лексус, крутая машина и к тому же очень дорогая, казалось бы должно быть всё идеально, а оно - каждый год, в России, приходится менять радиатор, это ведь не серьёзно, тем более для такой машины?

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+Александр Чаплиев Кажется, что качество lowewr Aftermarket радиаторы , как правило, из строя чаще . Если установить подлинный Lexus радиатор будет длиться дольше . Надеюсь, что это вам помочь . благодаря

[@mikeanderson611]

my 2008 400h needs new radiator, so i will use this..Thanks!

[@АндрейВдовин-ц1т]

Спасибо ! отличное видео !

[@MrGeorge48]

This is a common problem. I have a rx 300 232K miles and 330 157K miles sitting out there leaking on my driveway. expansion tank looks low. when I add more it comes out. But the car runs with out any problem. Lexus should look in to this.

[@Snowman3g]

I don't HAVE to pick up the car to replace the radiator right? I mean you did because you have the car left right? I could just put the car on Ramps?

[@ThecardoctorTV]

I think that will work. Be safe!

[@dilanduran5175]

The Car Doctor should I buy it w/tow or w/o tow?

[@americanmade9041]

Couldn't agree more Car Doctor! Poor design is exactly what it is. I have horrible luck with after market radiators and power steering rack and pinion assemblies. One year is about all you get out of both.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+American made Lets go into business making radiators that last twenty years on these cars! Too bad most people would still buy the cheaper ones just to save a few bucks. Well at least your getting better at replacing them!

[@innaniedzwiecka5904]

сегодня менял радиатор.. на луксус RX 300 то что и на видео....было несколько проблем.....первая... кронштейн который крепит радиатор и радиатор конденционера....в видео он маленькой отверткой легко открутил шуруп который держит радиатор кондера..у меня были настолько ржавые и прикипели что пришлось повозиться....нормальным способом я не открутили проблема была открутить нижные кронштейны радиатора..уже снятого ..и еще не было специального ключа..и с трудом снял и потом надел нижние хомуты...

[@EXOVCDS]

That wasn't too bad... I was expecting a more complex front end removal. Let's hope that this one fails outside of the warranty period, so you can get your money (labor) back from this one.

[@ThecardoctorTV]

+Thomas EXOVCDS I hope it gets her down the road for at least eight or ten years. I usually take care of stuff when it's anywhere close to warranty covered timeframe. I hate the quality of aftermarket parts nowadays. Junk.

[@angelbluerider9588]

i see cheap brand name radiators on amazon for 80 and 90 dollars. or should i buy the denso radiator for 147 dollars? or should i stay away from cheap brand radiators?

[@tmorton922]

I just replaced the water pump, idler pully , cam and main seals on my wifes rx330. Hellish job but this looks almost as bad. Wrenching Toyota's for 25 years. They are the best and the worst... Who should I buy new radiator from 2005 rx330 with towing package.

[@dennisdoroshenko6582]

that osc is leaking from every hole

[@chaplieval]

Менять шило на мыло - бесполезное занятие. Если уж делать так, что бы не потёк радиатор на Лексус RX330, нужно его менять на радиатор от Лексуса ES330.

[@TrueHELKERN]

В чем разница?

[@chengyang4722]

i think it the poor teryerda stupid design thats causing failing rad.lol nice vid.

[@matthenderson9564]

Left out many details.

[@mikeches7992]

Too much ,,blah,blah, less talking

[@ifteam4760]

Thanks, nice work.