Summit Alum. Radiator!!!!!!!!

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Nov 10, 2011 | 11:45 AM

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Summit Alum. Radiator!!!!!!!!

3-1-10 my aluminum cross flow was shipped from Summit. I wanted the extra cooling for those long summer trips with the boat and family in Baja and 110* days. Since installation I had a problem with a leak. I always assumed it was at the lower hose, since I had to splice the hose and add a 45* into the line. I have tried to change it several times, with the same result. Finally, after all this time, I got out the mirror and flashlight, only to find a leak where one of the tubes attaches to the tank, right above the hose.

I should of pursued it more from the beginning, but assumed the rad. good. Well, after speaking to Summit and being told 'oh well....almost two years....' I asked for a supervisor. The guy was extremely professional and said a replacement would be in the mail today. In that box I should return the defective one and they would examine it. Should it be abused in any way, my card would be charged. I know it is not abused. After 20 months they gave me free shipping both ways, and most likely a new rad. That is a company that stands behind their products!!

I'll post a follow up when I know.

Nov 10, 2011 | 01:30 PM

Jimk8067

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Good to hear... I buy a lot from them but never had an issue with anything so it's good to know.

Nov 10, 2011 | 05:50 PM

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How much did it cost when You bought it?

Nov 10, 2011 | 06:13 PM

turbohunter

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I have had the same experience with Summit.
They are very good at there business, and fast.
My brother is a gasket manufacturer and supplies them. He says his dealings are always very professional and timely.
Actually because of your post I may end up buying a rad for my '74.

Nov 10, 2011 | 06:14 PM

76gdmn

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I had the same thing happen not too long ago. I bought a spectra precision radiator for about $270 and it leaked. I called them after having it in the truck for about 3 months, and they sent a replacement and shipping paid for me to return the leaking radiator in the same box. Having to go through the labor of removing/reinstalling sucks but at least it didn't cost any extra money (other than maybe a gallon of coolant).
Thats why I stick with Summit.

Nov 13, 2011 | 01:47 AM

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I received my new rad. on Saturday, 11-11. They want the old rad. returned in the same box and will examine it to see how much of a refund I get.

I paid $230 for the original rad, including postage, iirc. I'm going to be very careful about how I insert the heat sensor for the fan thermo-switch.

Nov 13, 2011 | 07:56 AM

fasthauler

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I love the idea of the aluminum crossflow radiator over the extra core Modine. I have gone through two Modines since I have owned my truck. I do a lot of towing and still have overheating problems during the summer up here on the desert even with the 4-core Modines. I ordered a BeCool that was supposed to be an exact replacement last year. I couldn’t believe it when I pulled it out of the box. I set it alongside my old Modine and it looked like a tranny cooler next to the Modine. I sent a picture of it to BeCool and they agreed that it wasn’t the right radiator for my truck. They did offer to make me one to fit my truck if I would send my old one in for a mold FOR $1100.00 BUCKS. I said no thanks and sent the old one back. I got a full refund. (Except for the return shipping) The radiator you show fills the whole radiator space and would be perfect except for the outlets on the wrong side. I wonder why they don’t make one with the outlets in the same configuration as the Ford? I bet they would sell a lot more radiators to guys like us if they did.