Problems with new csf radiator.... Anyone?

Rusty · 05-01-2015, 08:50 PM

I use Engine Ice. Get it from any motorcycle shop.

Glover997 · 05-02-2015, 06:56 PM

^ That's why you're Rusty!

Owen · 05-04-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by glover997

just placed my order thro stillen.
That customer service is really reassuring from what it seems!

lol

Voice59 · 05-13-2015, 12:09 AM

I just encountered an ac issue I'm going to get looked at. I listened to the freon escape for about 20 minutes. Now I need to find where. I hope it's not the radiator/condenser. This would be number 2.

CSF Inc. · 05-13-2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice59

I just encountered an ac issue I'm going to get looked at. I listened to the freon escape for about 20 minutes. Now I need to find where. I hope it's not the radiator/condenser. This would be number 2.

Check the seating of the O-ring on the pressure switch on top of the dryer tank of the condenser. Email me if you need to discuss anything ravidolwani@csfradiators.

Glover997 · 05-15-2015, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Owen

lol

Yea can you believe that ?!

Glover997 · 05-25-2015, 12:25 PM

So i installed the radiator five days ago and all i can say is: I wish if i put it long time ago!!

Thank you CSF ..

Voice59 · 01-20-2016, 11:55 PM

Ok... So I think it's safe to say that with the puddle of coolant in my garage and my radiator making a ridiculous whining sound when the engine off that I have yet another radiator problem. This will be going on number 3 if it turns out to be the radiator again.

Voice59 · 01-21-2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nomodsjk

It just sux cuz i paid nissan 1200$ to install it and only got about 4k miles out of it. I know i hot raped on the install but thats a long story

It definitely makes sense that they would send a replacement radiator, but I personally think they should at least own up to some or all of the labor cost...within reason of course. I'm going to have a mechanic look at mine. If it turns out to be the radiator that'll be the third time I'm paying for a replacement.

YzGyz · 01-21-2016, 01:48 AM

very not cool.

YzGyz

sloboi · 01-26-2016, 02:04 AM

Hey guys noticed this thread after I posted mine. I have the option of either getting another CSF radiator to replace mine, or going back to stock (or some third choice? Not sure the Mishimoto's will work since I have the GTM TT kit).

Any positive experience opinions?

RadioFlyer · 03-17-2016, 03:01 PM

Bumping an old thread... I appear to be leaking refrigerant from the center of my condenser. All of the in/out connections of the condenser are dry. Have any of you see this before? I've had the radiator on my car for about 6 months. Here are some pics, including attempts at pics of the dry connectors:

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks,
James

tiller · 03-17-2016, 03:07 PM

Did you check the relief plug on drivers side at top of rad?theres a rubber gasket on the plug and the plug itself can come loose

jwick · 03-17-2016, 03:43 PM

Be very careful of those plugs. They have a tendency to break off after enough heat cycles.

RadioFlyer · 03-17-2016, 04:00 PM

Thanks guys, yes, the radiator itself is holding water just fine (checked both of those plugs and replaced the spring clamps on the rad hoses with worm clamps). It's the condenser that's leaking. That's refrigerant that's on the bottom there.

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05-13-2015, 12:09 AM	#49 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I just encountered an ac issue I'm going to get looked at. I listened to the freon escape for about 20 minutes. Now I need to find where. I hope it's not the radiator/condenser. This would be number 2. __________________ Amuse//GTM//Stance//Z1//ONEighty//Defi//VolkRacing//FLy1Motorsports Seibon//FastIntentions//Zspeed//Mishimoto//EBC//Innovate//Defi//Ichiba Quaife//RJM//Galeforce//ShineAuto//TWM//IG @n0w_u_z_me

05-25-2015, 12:25 PM	#52 (permalink)
Glover997 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oman. Posts: 71 Drives: 08 infiniti G35 AT Rep Power: 14	So i installed the radiator five days ago and all i can say is: I wish if i put it long time ago!! Thank you CSF .. __________________ Brian Crower 4.0 stroked 08 G35 sedan. Last edited by Glover997; 05-25-2015 at 02:49 PM.

01-20-2016, 11:55 PM	#53 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Ok... So I think it's safe to say that with the puddle of coolant in my garage and my radiator making a ridiculous whining sound when the engine off that I have yet another radiator problem. This will be going on number 3 if it turns out to be the radiator again. __________________ Amuse//GTM//Stance//Z1//ONEighty//Defi//VolkRacing//FLy1Motorsports Seibon//FastIntentions//Zspeed//Mishimoto//EBC//Innovate//Defi//Ichiba Quaife//RJM//Galeforce//ShineAuto//TWM//IG @n0w_u_z_me

01-21-2016, 01:48 AM	#55 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	very not cool. YzGyz __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...gyzs-turn.html YzGyz

01-26-2016, 02:04 AM	#56 (permalink)
sloboi Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nowhere Posts: 127 Drives: Legs Rep Power: 15	Hey guys noticed this thread after I posted mine. I have the option of either getting another CSF radiator to replace mine, or going back to stock (or some third choice? Not sure the Mishimoto's will work since I have the GTM TT kit). Any positive experience opinions?

03-17-2016, 03:01 PM	#57 (permalink)
RadioFlyer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 193 Drives: 08 G37S S/C Rep Power: 40	Bumping an old thread... I appear to be leaking refrigerant from the center of my condenser. All of the in/out connections of the condenser are dry. Have any of you see this before? I've had the radiator on my car for about 6 months. Here are some pics, including attempts at pics of the dry connectors: Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, James

03-17-2016, 03:07 PM	#58 (permalink)
tiller Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario Posts: 370 Drives: 09 370z touring Rep Power: 14	Did you check the relief plug on drivers side at top of rad?theres a rubber gasket on the plug and the plug itself can come loose

03-17-2016, 03:43 PM	#59 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	Be very careful of those plugs. They have a tendency to break off after enough heat cycles. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

03-17-2016, 04:00 PM	#60 (permalink)
RadioFlyer Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 193 Drives: 08 G37S S/C Rep Power: 40	Thanks guys, yes, the radiator itself is holding water just fine (checked both of those plugs and replaced the spring clamps on the rad hoses with worm clamps). It's the condenser that's leaking. That's refrigerant that's on the bottom there. Last edited by RadioFlyer; 03-17-2016 at 04:08 PM.

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