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theDreamer · 03-18-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

****, Ravi at CSF made me pay for the new core. It was dirt cheap, but he didn't cover a damn thing. I was three weeks out of warranty the first time I called him.

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

Chuck33079 · 03-18-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

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

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

theDreamer · 03-18-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

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

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.

Chuck33079 · 03-18-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

theDreamer · 03-18-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Chuck33079 · 03-18-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

theDreamer · 03-18-2014, 11:12 AM

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.

Chuck33079 · 03-18-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

theDreamer · 03-18-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Lifetime or a couple of years, whichever comes first.

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.

Chuck33079 · 03-18-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

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

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

theDreamer · 03-18-2014, 11:22 AM

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

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.

Chuck33079 · 03-18-2014, 11:24 AM

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.

theDreamer · 03-18-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Chuck33079 · 03-18-2014, 11:27 AM

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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.

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.

G37sHKS · 03-18-2014, 11:34 AM

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

03-18-2014, 11:12 AM	#502 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	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. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	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. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 21	CSF radiator owner with Z1 mounts here.. no issues so far.(knock on wood) Finger crossed! __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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