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stover · 10-12-2010, 05:14 PM

well i punctured a few holes in the mishimoto radiator today just wondering how/where to get it fixed

ASIAN JUL · 10-12-2010, 06:23 PM

Contact Mishimoto, and get a replacement. The lifetime warranty comes in handy. ;)

stover · 10-12-2010, 09:32 PM

we will see, they said on the website u have to have a receipt... i dont

enohand · 10-12-2010, 10:05 PM

...how did you punch holes in it?

evomike · 10-12-2010, 10:19 PM

Probably didn't take it out when he was doing something around it.

stover · 10-12-2010, 10:58 PM

exactly, moved it outta the way to take the condensor out. condensor slipped.. hole in the rad..

evomike · 10-12-2010, 11:02 PM

Jb weld it that's what I did and then drove to Florida the next day.

enohand · 10-12-2010, 11:05 PM

lol....is it threw the core? or just the cooling fins?

stover · 10-13-2010, 06:41 AM

yea its through the actual passages... 3 or 4 of them, so if i put coolant in it it will pour out

ASIAN JUL · 10-13-2010, 07:58 AM

Oh, I missed the fact that you damaged it yourself, lol. I don't read well enough sometimes.

jpalamar · 10-13-2010, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASIAN JUL

Oh, I missed the fact that you damaged it yourself, lol. I don't read well enough sometimes.

Your fired.

420sx · 10-13-2010, 08:17 AM

Mishimoto is actually pretty lax about their warranty policy, depending on who you talk to. Ive seen them replace radiators for customers without a receipt.

If that doesnt work, motorcycleradiators.com is a company that specializes in repairing aluminum radiators. Despite their website name, they will do a car rad too, and it should run you $75-120.

Mishimoto · 10-13-2010, 11:04 AM

^^ Haha. Thanks. Unfortunately, there have been minor changes to the warranty program recently.

I am the guy you would be talking to for a warranty claim actually.

OP, send me an E-mail at patrick@mishimoto.com and we can figure something out.

Thanks,
-Pat

420sx · 10-13-2010, 11:08 AM

^^Talk about customer service!

10-12-2010, 05:14 PM	#1
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	aluminum rad repair? well i punctured a few holes in the mishimoto radiator today just wondering how/where to get it fixed __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy

10-12-2010, 09:32 PM	#3
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	we will see, they said on the website u have to have a receipt... i dont __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy

10-12-2010, 10:58 PM	#6
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	exactly, moved it outta the way to take the condensor out. condensor slipped.. hole in the rad.. __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy

10-13-2010, 06:41 AM	#9
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	yea its through the actual passages... 3 or 4 of them, so if i put coolant in it it will pour out __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy

10-13-2010, 08:17 AM	#12
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	Mishimoto is actually pretty lax about their warranty policy, depending on who you talk to. Ive seen them replace radiators for customers without a receipt. If that doesnt work, motorcycleradiators.com is a company that specializes in repairing aluminum radiators. Despite their website name, they will do a car rad too, and it should run you $75-120. __________________ loltst

10-12-2010, 10:05 PM	#4
enohand Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: L-town Member #2644 My Ride: 1996 p10 iTrader: (3)	...how did you punch holes in it?

10-12-2010, 10:19 PM	#5
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	Probably didn't take it out when he was doing something around it.

10-12-2010, 11:02 PM	#7
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	Jb weld it that's what I did and then drove to Florida the next day.

10-12-2010, 11:05 PM	#8
enohand Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: L-town Member #2644 My Ride: 1996 p10 iTrader: (3)	lol....is it threw the core? or just the cooling fins?

10-13-2010, 11:04 AM	#13
Mishimoto Vendor Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #12742 My Ride: 2008 EVO X, 1991 RHD J-Spec S13 (566RWHP) iTrader: (0)	^^ Haha. Thanks. Unfortunately, there have been minor changes to the warranty program recently. I am the guy you would be talking to for a warranty claim actually. OP, send me an E-mail at patrick@mishimoto.com and we can figure something out. Thanks, -Pat __________________ MISHIMOTO AUTOMOTIVE --Push the Limits-- [ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ] The Leader in Aftermarket Performance Cooling Technology Offering Aluminum Radiators, Intercoolers, Silicone Hoses & Cooling Accessories

10-13-2010, 11:08 AM	#14
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	^^Talk about customer service! __________________ loltst

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