Aluminum Radiator Leak
#21
Radiators for a CAR? Luckily not the H3.
My first CSF leaked after about 2 months. They replaced it for free, just had to get the serial number off the bottom back of the radiator and send a pic of the leak. My vendor said CSF had an issue with their early H3 radiators????
My second one has had no issues. My first one has been fixed locally and ready for my next H3.
So MrClark, before you install it, take a good pic of the serial number (bottom rear of the radiator) just in case you have to do a replacement.
My first CSF leaked after about 2 months. They replaced it for free, just had to get the serial number off the bottom back of the radiator and send a pic of the leak. My vendor said CSF had an issue with their early H3 radiators????
My second one has had no issues. My first one has been fixed locally and ready for my next H3.
So MrClark, before you install it, take a good pic of the serial number (bottom rear of the radiator) just in case you have to do a replacement.
Radiators for a CAR? Luckily not the H3.
My first CSF leaked after about 2 months. They replaced it for free, just had to get the serial number off the bottom back of the radiator and send a pic of the leak. My vendor said CSF had an issue with their early H3 radiators????
My second one has had no issues. My first one has been fixed locally and ready for my next H3.
So MrClark, before you install it, take a good pic of the serial number (bottom rear of the radiator) just in case you have to do a replacement
Oh my God, Oh my God, Oh my God!!!...lol I installed it this morning with out a thought of taking a picture of the serial number. But if it leaks I still have to take it out anyway. But thanks Doc for the info.
My first CSF leaked after about 2 months. They replaced it for free, just had to get the serial number off the bottom back of the radiator and send a pic of the leak. My vendor said CSF had an issue with their early H3 radiators????
My second one has had no issues. My first one has been fixed locally and ready for my next H3.
So MrClark, before you install it, take a good pic of the serial number (bottom rear of the radiator) just in case you have to do a replacement
Oh my God, Oh my God, Oh my God!!!...lol I installed it this morning with out a thought of taking a picture of the serial number. But if it leaks I still have to take it out anyway. But thanks Doc for the info.
Buddy (CB) bought 2, 2 failed within 4-5 months, they sent 2 new ones, 1 more failed within 4 months, the other in about a year. 2 more replacements, 1 leaker and 1 not (as of yet).
ALL started as a smell but no coolant, then small leak then a puddle. I have one in the garage now that I had tested before installing and it has a leak. Currently waiting for a replacement or a refund.
#22
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Buddy (CB) bought 2, 2 failed within 4-5 months, they sent 2 new ones, 1 more failed within 4 months, the other in about a year. 2 more replacements, 1 leaker and 1 not (as of yet).
ALL started as a smell but no coolant, then small leak then a puddle. I have one in the garage now that I had tested before installing and it has a leak. Currently waiting for a replacement or a refund.
WOW! I figured CSF would be the 'go to' radiator if/when mine bites the dust. Now what?!
Buddy (CB) bought 2, 2 failed within 4-5 months, they sent 2 new ones, 1 more failed within 4 months, the other in about a year. 2 more replacements, 1 leaker and 1 not (as of yet).
ALL started as a smell but no coolant, then small leak then a puddle. I have one in the garage now that I had tested before installing and it has a leak. Currently waiting for a replacement or a refund.
#24
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I am going to go either with a Ron Davis $800 (aluminum radiator picture gallery from Ron Davis aluminum radiators) or a manual trans OEM radiator and install a separate cooler/fan.
#25
I went with a griffin radiator. Its double the thickness of the RD radiator (helps with the hot summers). Doesn't have a trans cooler inside it though (I have an external trans cooler for that).
on a 70* winter day I had my coolant temps drop to 160* on the highway (I have a 160* t-stat). Trans temps were 120* (too cool)
on a 70* winter day I had my coolant temps drop to 160* on the highway (I have a 160* t-stat). Trans temps were 120* (too cool)
#26
Finally my new radiator is in, The only problem with the install was the damn shroud it was a major pain.
but I got it in. as far as temperature its the same as the OEM radiator. My next move, when the weather gets
warmer Is to install an Efan and a tranny cooler.
but I got it in. as far as temperature its the same as the OEM radiator. My next move, when the weather gets
warmer Is to install an Efan and a tranny cooler.
#28
Radiators for a CAR? Luckily not the H3.
My first CSF leaked after about 2 months. They replaced it for free, just had to get the serial number off the bottom back of the radiator and send a pic of the leak. My vendor said CSF had an issue with their early H3 radiators????
My second one has had no issues. My first one has been fixed locally and ready for my next H3.
So MrClark, before you install it, take a good pic of the serial number (bottom rear of the radiator) just in case you have to do a replacement.
My first CSF leaked after about 2 months. They replaced it for free, just had to get the serial number off the bottom back of the radiator and send a pic of the leak. My vendor said CSF had an issue with their early H3 radiators????
My second one has had no issues. My first one has been fixed locally and ready for my next H3.
So MrClark, before you install it, take a good pic of the serial number (bottom rear of the radiator) just in case you have to do a replacement.
#29
Your original receipt should be good enough, I would think.