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Toyota Hilux Cooling

Radiators, water pumps, and cooling system components specifically designed for the Toyota Hilux. Quality Toyota Hilux used parts with fast delivery across South Africa

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Cooling for Toyota Hilux

The Hilux cooling system copes with extreme duty — idling in traffic, towing at altitude on the Reef, and long-distance cruising through Karoo heat. Our toyota hilux cooling quotes cover radiators, water pumps, thermostats, radiator fans, radiator hoses and expansion tanks for every generation. Coolant hoses on the GD-6 are a common failure at 150,000+ km, and the upper, lower and heater hoses can be quoted as both new aftermarket (Gemini Parts) and used OEM (Caryota Spare).

If the water pump is whining or weeping, replace it with the timing chain service on the 2GD-FTV and 1GD-FTV — the labour overlap saves significant workshop time. Radiator fan clutch failure is common on older 1KZ-TE and 2KD-FTV diesels; new replacements and used parts can be requested. Intercoolers for all turbo-diesel Hilux variants can be requested — accident-damaged donors usually supply clean intercoolers since they sit behind the grille and forward of the radiator.

Cooling for Toyota Hilux — Frequently Asked

How much is a new Hilux 2.8 GD-6 radiator?

New aftermarket radiators for the 2.8 GD-6 (1GD-FTV) typically run R3,800-R6,500 from Gemini Parts. OEM-supplier radiators are 40-50% higher. Used OEM radiators from Caryota Spare sit R1,500-R3,000. Always replace the radiator cap and upper hose clamp at the same time — cheap parts that save expensive failures.

Do you stock Hilux water pumps for the 1GD-FTV?

New aftermarket water pumps for the 1GD-FTV and 2GD-FTV can be quoted by Gemini Parts, typically R1,800-R3,500. The timing chain drives the pump, so budget a chain kit and tensioner at the same service. Used OEM pumps from Caryota Spare run R800-R1,500.

Can I fit a performance intercooler to my Hilux?

Yes — larger bar-and-plate intercoolers are a common GD-6 upgrade, especially for bakkies running remapped ECUs. Direct-fit performance intercoolers start at R6,500. You can request both the upgrade units (new aftermarket from Gemini Parts) and used OEM intercoolers from Caryota Spare if you want to revert to standard.

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