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old51sedan 06-13-2020 10:29 AM

New Radiator
 
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It seems like there's always some little problem that always pops up when you least expect it. I just got an interesting problem when installing a new radiator in my truck. Bought it about 3 weeks ago, tried to install it yesterday. It looks nice, but once sat into the core support the drivers side touches at the top, but the other side sits 1/2-3/4 of an inch away. After playing with this thing for a few hours, I wondered if it may be twister. Sure enough, I laid it down and the 2 opposite corners touch the floor and the other two are about 3/4 of an inch off the floor, it rocks like a baby cradle.
I sent an email to the company asking for a replacement, they just asked me if it was OK for them to send me money to get it fixed. Has anyone else had this problem, is it fixable? Radiator shops are getting hard to find. I again asked for a replacement & would send this back to them. Any suggestions?

Steeveedee 06-13-2020 11:36 AM

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I'd make them eat it. Any way that I can think of to bend it flat is going to damage something. And it might only start leaking at an inopportune time.

dmjlambert 06-13-2020 11:49 AM

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I would just ask for a refund and send it back to them. Try a different radiator, such as an ECP radiator.

gmc684x4 06-13-2020 02:15 PM

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I would ask for my money back as well since they don't want to warranty it with a replacement
Bending it back into shape I agree would be asking for trouble leaking or total failure at a inopportune time

Astro-Balls 06-13-2020 02:18 PM

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Trying to bend it to fix it will cause more problems, get a refund.

Already Gone 06-13-2020 04:41 PM

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Here is a link to a members experience with a Cold Case radiator and a link to the company.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796321

https://www.coldcaseradiators.com/pr..._type/trucksuv

Sheepdip 06-14-2020 06:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by old51sedan (Post 8756861)
I sent an email to the company asking for a replacement, they just asked me if it was OK for them to send me money to get it fixed.

Run fast and far from these guys! I would send it back for a full refund and find a new vendor.
I personally have bought and installed 3 aluminum Champion Radiators over the last 20 years with zero issues and all are still going strong.

If you ask 20 people what the best radiator is... you'll get 20 different brands named.
My personal experience with Champion has been a positive one.:gmc2::gmc2:

Steeveedee 06-14-2020 09:04 PM

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My Cold Case radiator fit right in like a hand in a glove. No complaints, here.

57larry 06-14-2020 10:24 PM

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got a Cold Case in my 68, cools well with AC


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