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theDreamer

Wait...I thought the CSF radiator had a lifetime warranty if you are the original owner?

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Chuck33079

2 years per Ravi. The same through the point of purchase (Z1).

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theDreamer

Interesting, because I was told years ago when I bought it that as long as I owned it and did proper maintenance it would be warrantied.
Well if that is the case I am going to be pissed off in a few days then.

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Chuck33079

Maybe you're grandfathered in, but I've never heard anything of the sort from anyone that was involved in my purchase or replacement.

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theDreamer

I don't know, I will find out soon when I get it out and send pictures off to Z1.
It may have just been said because this was in 2010 when they first came out and were new, so trying to make a sale.

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Chuck33079

That's possible, I bought mine 12/11. I would be in contact with Ravi to make sure of that if I were you.

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theDreamer

Found some details on other forums, looks like their website was updated (CSF) to remove the wording, "lifetime warranty." Even back in the day it really had an end date on it apparently, they just hoped no one would get to it after a few years.

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Chuck33079

Lifetime or a couple of years, whichever comes first.

Even without the warranty, the replacement cost he gave me was good enough to make me feel pretty good about their customer service. Especially since me shearing off the upper plug wasn't really a manufacturer defect.

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theDreamer

Well time to find out once I get a call the radiator is out and I can go get it to take pictures.

What was the price of just the replacement part needed? I might end up having to just do that which will suck and eat it other stuff but need a radiator with summer coming.

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Chuck33079

After doing the swap myself, I completely support your farming that job out to someone else.

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theDreamer

Yeah, Jason did the original install and said he can do it quickly even with all the intercooler and other parts in the way.
If it was just a hose or something I would jump it but after seeing you doing it now I will pass.

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Chuck33079

I'm sure there's a faster way than the way I did it. I'm sure I took off a lot of crap that wasn't really in the way. I also did a lot more than just swapping the rad. Still an unpleasant job for sure.

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theDreamer

Oh, how is your thermostat holding up so far, see any changes?
Since all this is coming out, thinking maybe throwing it might be worthwhile, since it is an "OEM" part.

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Chuck33079

No clue. Seems to warm up just as fast, and it's still cool enough out so I have no idea if it works. I'm sure it will have some effect, but I've changed too much at once to know for sure what did what. It's less than $30, so you might as well do it.

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G37sHKS

CSF radiator owner with Z1 mounts here.. no issues so far.(knock on wood)
Finger crossed!

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