Radiator must be sad....

[Jrkilburn]

Apparently my radiator isn't happy, it has begun to weep at the top right side. I had noticed the smell over the last week to and from work on occasion, just wrote it off to other cars on the interstate. I installed my Air Doc and AFe filter yesterday and saw it.

Since I am under GM certified extended warranty I will let the dealer handle its replacement with my scheduled oil change on Monday.

I was hoping to get an all alum replacement and do the external cooler but funding isn't there at this time.

Wish me luck in a timely and painless dealer experience. I'll post back on their performance (dealer and new unit).

 

[kflips]

good luck

 

[Gunner_45]

What is it with these damn radiators?

Good luck, be glad you have it covered under warranty.

I just had the one on my 2010 replaced a month ago....around 50K+ on the odo.

 

[Jrkilburn]

Mine has 56K on it. That isn't a reasonable lifespan for a radiator. It's a bad design in mounting, anti-vibe, manufacture or all three. Was there ever a TSB on the radiator?

 

[alrock]

No TSB that I've heard of. At least the aftermarket prices are coming down and it's a pretty easy install. 2nd replacement went in yesterday

 

[Dennis]

No TSB that I've heard of. At least the aftermarket prices are coming down and it's a pretty easy install. 2nd replacement went in yesterday

What kind did you end up getting this time?

Also a General question: I have a 2006 3.5L I5...does anybody know what the part # is for the foam strip that goes between the radiator top and the frame support?..I see the one for the later Alpha 5.3L is # 15806298, but will this also fit the 2006 3.5 I5 MY's?

 

[alrock]

I got one of the cheap Chinese ones, by accident. Clicked the wrong link when purchasing.

That foam strip should fit your truck, no difference.

 

[Dennis]

I got one of the cheap Chinese ones, by accident. Clicked the wrong link when purchasing.

That foam strip should fit your truck, no difference.

Silla comes from China Too and I thought it was a pretty decent made unit.....Was yours a SILLA?...How did it look? I mean did it fit okay, etc..?


Thanks on the foam strip question too..

 

[Jrkilburn]

Well got the T back this evening.

The good - New GM radiator (warranty requires it). They flushed the system too. Total cost was only for the oil change that was also requested.

The bad - Dexcool stains on my Birch white front passengers fender.... Not happy! It's not a show truck, I know that, but really? What the hell, no fender covers when working on a vehicle? It still has finger prints and greasy arm prints all over the chrome grille too. Their not getting a "Favorable" rating that's for sure.

Any ideas how to get that orange crap off the paint?

 

[Dennis]

Well got the T back this evening.

The good - New GM radiator (warranty requires it). They flushed the system too. Total cost was only for the oil change that was also requested.

The bad - Dexcool stains on my Birch white front passengers fender.... Not happy! It's not a show truck, I know that, but really? What the hell, no fender covers when working on a vehicle? It still has finger prints and greasy arm prints all over the chrome grille too. Their not getting a "Favorable" rating that's for sure.

Any ideas how to get that orange crap off the paint?

LMAO..Sorry, but this is funny in the way you described the condition..How true though too..LOL

Anyway, I never seen antifreeze (Dex-coll) stain the finish..very odd..But try simple WD-40 on a microfiber cloth and that should remove the stain....then re-wax the area again.

 

[chaos254]

Well got the T back this evening.

The good - New GM radiator (warranty requires it). They flushed the system too. Total cost was only for the oil change that was also requested.

The bad - Dexcool stains on my Birch white front passengers fender.... Not happy! It's not a show truck, I know that, but really? What the hell, no fender covers when working on a vehicle? It still has finger prints and greasy arm prints all over the chrome grille too. Their not getting a "Favorable" rating that's for sure.

Any ideas how to get that orange crap off the paint?

Bring it back to them and make them clean it. You should not get your truck back in that condition

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[Jrkilburn]

Called them about it and they did verify that there was no clean up performed by their staff, they require it to be notated on service tickets because warranty pays .5 hours for it.

Service managers has arranged a full detail with a local company by voucher. If they can't remove the staining they will repaint/ replace as needed.

Happy on that note.

Since others have mentioned the "foam strip" that my truck never had, I looked at the radiator and noticed that there is contact being made already with the far edges to the core support. What is the best tried and true method to eliminate or minimize this with the factory radiator?

 

[mantracker]

I, too have a leak in the top tank of my radiator. Just discovered it this week. I read here somewhere of the Silla radiator, so I ordered one. $137.xx. Does anyone have an opinion or info. of it's performance? I know that you usually get what you pay for, but sometimes, not. Should I install an external trans. cooler as an extra precaution?

 

[Dennis]

I, too have a leak in the top tank of my radiator. Just discovered it this week. I read here somewhere of the Silla radiator, so I ordered one. $137.xx. Does anyone have an opinion or info. of it's performance? I know that you usually get what you pay for, but sometimes, not. Should I install an external trans. cooler as an extra precaution?

I put one in mine a while back it has performed excellently in this hot summer heat in Oklahoma....I'm not here to sell you..you asked for an opinion on Silla radiators and I think they are great..Transmission fluid cooler works perfect...read this: http://www.hummer4x4offroad.com/for...iator-Problems&p=101991&viewfull=1#post101991

 

[mantracker]

Got my new Silla radiator yesterday afternoon and installed it this morning. I took a little longer than two hours, as I was checking other things along the way, and just taking my time to make sure everything was just right. I don't like doing things over.
Thanks to Alrock for the, "radiator replacement" thread. It was very useful and informative. I know I would be pulling my hair out and cursing loud enough that the neighbors would hear me.... and they are a half mile away. Everything came out and went in, as explained in Arock's instructions. I had a small drip coming from the over-flow line, where it connects to the radiator. I cut off about a inch, hoping that would take care of it. I ended up putting a hose clamp on it. I may need a new cap, as well. After driving it a few miles, I noticed a small drip there. I also notice that the print on the cap is up side down when fully tightened. It's right side up on the oem radiator.

Again, thanks to Alrock, and Dennis, as well.
Oh, by the way, I called the dealership to order the foam strip with the part number. They said that it's been discontinued, no longer available.

 

[alrock]

I had to do a hose clamp on the overflow pipe as well - juice was squirting out of there. Reloader was able to order that strip just a couple of weeks ago. Maybe PM Zach, or try one of the Internet resellers like gmpartshouse.com. Reminds me - I need to order it as well.

 

[Dennis]

I did a small hose clamp too on the overflow tube..and got a new Radiator cap.