High Quality Auto Radiator Plastic Tank For Fuso Fighter For ME433497

Verify the number ME433497 on your original radiator end tank before ordering. This is a plastic tank only, not a complete radiator. Confirm your Fuso Fighter model year, engine type, and tank location (left or right side). Professional installation with specialized crimping tools required.

The ME433497 radiator plastic tank is a direct replacement end tank for Fuso Fighter trucks. Manufactured from glass-fiber reinforced polyamide for high heat resistance and pressure tolerance. This tank seals against the aluminum radiator core using a rubber gasket. Common failure points include seam cracking, inlet/outlet neck breakage, and gasket surface warping. Replacing only the tank costs less than a full radiator assembly. Compatible with select Fighter models from 1995 to 2005. Always replace the rubber gasket simultaneously.

Installation Notes: Removing the old tank requires bending the crimping tabs on the radiator core. Use a radiator tank crimping tool, not pliers or screwdrivers. Inspect the core sealing surface for corrosion or bent tubes. Replace the rubber gasket with a new one. Apply light soapy water to the gasket for easier assembly. Crimp tabs in the correct sequence using a gauge to verify proper compression. Pressure test the assembled radiator before installation.

Q1: Does ME433497 include the entire radiator?
A1: No. This listing is for the plastic tank only. The aluminum core, rubber gasket, and crimping clamps are not included.

Q2: Which Fuso Fighter models fit this tank?
A2: Fighter models from 1995 to 2005 with select engine families including 6D14, 6D15, and 6D16. Confirm by matching your original part number.

Q3: Why do plastic radiator tanks fail?
A3: Heat cycling causes material embrittlement. Coolant chemical degradation and pressure fluctuations also contribute. Cracks typically appear near the hose neck or seam line.

Q4: Can I install this tank myself?
A4: Only if you own a radiator tank crimping tool and pressure tester. Incorrect crimping causes immediate leaks. Most owners take the radiator to a professional shop for tank replacement.

Q5: Return policy for incorrect fitment?
A5: Returns accepted within 30 days for unused tanks in original packaging. Provide your truck VIN and a photo of the original tank part number. No returns after installation attempts.