cheap radiator replacement?
#6
09-04-2012, 10:16 PM
Ok, I was just wondering because there is a problem with the radiators cracking at the top where it is plastic because it hits against the frame. If it was that I would have advised you to pursue it through GM because it is a design flaw and a common problem for them. I am going through this right now with mine trying to get GM to pay for it. I don't think yours sounds like this problem though.
#7
09-05-2012, 02:11 PM
Hi mrigor. Just had to replace radiator on my '08 H3. Went with Silla aftermarket radiator for $133.00, no tax no shipping charge. Installed on Sunday. So far so good. Bought it at autopartswarehouse.com. Supposed to have a lifetime warranty. Was drop shipped from Silla's warehouse in Texas. Took about 3 days to arrive.
OEM available for 299.00 plus shipping from newgmparts.com.
Hope that helps. Good luck.
OEM available for 299.00 plus shipping from newgmparts.com.
Hope that helps. Good luck.
#8
11-30-2012, 12:52 PM
I suggest a rebuild of your stock radiator over a new Silla aftermarket. The Silla is clearly inferior when you open it up and take a look inside. While they work for light duty operation, if you are going to tow with your H3 or drive in the mountains stick with the OEM radiator. Especially true if your H3 has an automatic transmission.
It cost me $100 for a rebuild at Mike Dana Radiator in Mesa, AZ. The top plastic tank in the center is where they all crack. Same thing happens on the Chevy Colorado pickup truck which has the same 5 Cyl engine. Their company truck is a Colorado and yes they already had to rebuild the radiator. Nature of the beast!
The replacement plastic top tank is now beveled back a bit, not so much for clearance as some suggest … but to add more strength. They have yet to see the redesigned tank crack ... time will tell.
The Silla is a copy of the original design using inferior Chinese parts, and does not offer the beveled top tank. A lifetime warranty from Silla means nothing if its going to crack and not properly cool your engine and transmission in extreme conditions.
It cost me $100 for a rebuild at Mike Dana Radiator in Mesa, AZ. The top plastic tank in the center is where they all crack. Same thing happens on the Chevy Colorado pickup truck which has the same 5 Cyl engine. Their company truck is a Colorado and yes they already had to rebuild the radiator. Nature of the beast!
The replacement plastic top tank is now beveled back a bit, not so much for clearance as some suggest … but to add more strength. They have yet to see the redesigned tank crack ... time will tell.
The Silla is a copy of the original design using inferior Chinese parts, and does not offer the beveled top tank. A lifetime warranty from Silla means nothing if its going to crack and not properly cool your engine and transmission in extreme conditions.
#9
11-30-2012, 03:09 PM
I suggest a rebuild of your stock radiator over a new Silla aftermarket. The Silla is clearly inferior when you open it up and take a look inside. While they work for light duty operation, if you are going to tow with your H3 or drive in the mountains stick with the OEM radiator. Especially true if your H3 has an automatic transmission.
It cost me $100 for a rebuild at Mike Dana Radiator in Mesa, AZ. The top plastic tank in the center is where they all crack. Same thing happens on the Chevy Colorado pickup truck which has the same 5 Cyl engine. Their company truck is a Colorado and yes they already had to rebuild the radiator. Nature of the beast!
The replacement plastic top tank is now beveled back a bit, not so much for clearance as some suggest … but to add more strength. They have yet to see the redesigned tank crack ... time will tell.
The Silla is a copy of the original design using inferior Chinese parts, and does not offer the beveled top tank. A lifetime warranty from Silla means nothing if its going to crack and not properly cool your engine and transmission in extreme conditions.
It cost me $100 for a rebuild at Mike Dana Radiator in Mesa, AZ. The top plastic tank in the center is where they all crack. Same thing happens on the Chevy Colorado pickup truck which has the same 5 Cyl engine. Their company truck is a Colorado and yes they already had to rebuild the radiator. Nature of the beast!
The replacement plastic top tank is now beveled back a bit, not so much for clearance as some suggest … but to add more strength. They have yet to see the redesigned tank crack ... time will tell.
The Silla is a copy of the original design using inferior Chinese parts, and does not offer the beveled top tank. A lifetime warranty from Silla means nothing if its going to crack and not properly cool your engine and transmission in extreme conditions.
#10
11-30-2012, 03:59 PM
You know I keep forgetting I have a camera on my iPhone, sorry I took no pictures.
There are some pictures on this pages, its hard to see but the front top of the tank is slanted back about 20 degrees vs the original.
https://www.hummerforums.com/forum/h...-21184/page24/
There are some pictures on this pages, its hard to see but the front top of the tank is slanted back about 20 degrees vs the original.
https://www.hummerforums.com/forum/h...-21184/page24/