intercooler leaking
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intercooler leaking
Ok. I need help please. Today I found out my intercooler is leaking. My car has a warranty. But warranty said they will not cover it. I am going to attach pics of my warranty. Please tell me if it should be covered. Thanks.
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You need to look at the inclusions & exclusions of your warranty to know if it is covered. Without knowing what your warranty says no one on this board can accurately answer your question.
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I don't know what your warranty says (as mentioned in fine print), but if you've done any mods to the engine systems (i.e. 178 or 181 pulley, code 3, throttle upgrades, etc) I think you're S.O.L. No warranty I have ever heard of, will cover if the engine and systems are not OEM. I could be wrong, but ?????? Good luck
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Please to Troubleshooting & Technical & Modificationsodtab. I have attached what is covered. Thank you very much. Rob told me intercooler is leaking from the manifolds I sent in as a core had coolant in them.
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I don't know what your warranty says (as mentioned in fine print), but if you've done any mods to the engine systems (i.e. 178 or 181 pulley, code 3, throttle upgrades, etc) I think you're S.O.L. No warranty I have ever heard of, will cover if the engine and systems are not OEM. I could be wrong, but ?????? Good luck
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you need to post in section....one only...that way we can help. Small Claims, it is covered. BUT, you can buy an inner cooler from Rudy....that will solve all your problems. Never leak again, if you plan on keeping the car.
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Posting hints and solutions to his problem in both forums by others is a problem.
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REALLY....well, if I am a problem, you help him.....I will reframe from helping anyone...that way there won't be a problem... But, one post of I want to fix it, buy a used one, or a new one would be so simple. Repairing seldom works, used would be no better than the one he has, and new would be to buy from Rudy. Done. Pretty damn simple.
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REALLY....well, if I am a problem, you help him.....I will reframe from helping anyone...that way there won't be a problem... But, one post of I want to fix it, buy a used one, or a new one would be so simple. Repairing seldom works, used would be no better than the one he has, and new would be to buy from Rudy. Done. Pretty damn simple.
He put up appropriate posts in the correct places that's all I am saying so don't get your shorts in a knot. If people give him answers in his WTB post that's all right too.
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The good news is it can wait for a long time unless it's gushing without doing harm. So take your time looking or save your dollars for a new one. I paid the first time, ouch. The second time I had to remove the supercharger because of the intercooler, I did it myself. The second time was because of a questionable job the time I paid. There's enough information, photos etc. for you to do it yourself on this forum if you can get up the courage.
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As I mentioned in your WTB thread, If you're not already separated/isolated; I would do that. Besides the cooler temp. benefit, you could also run straight distilled water(if not subject to freezing). This would be better than ingesting antifreeze I would think.
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Sounds like they should fix this under warranty - k_a_ching$$ - shame because they probably wont let you buy one of Rudy's masterpieces, but opt for the stock mee_hi_kaan job.
I've put a piece of masking tape on my reservoir with 100ml grads on it and check that once a week or so for consumption rate. Not sure about mine ATM.
I've put a piece of masking tape on my reservoir with 100ml grads on it and check that once a week or so for consumption rate. Not sure about mine ATM.
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I am waiting to see how they are going to do it. I hope to buy one from Rob
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If you are having to buy the part, and I know this is somewhat different, but when my dealer had to replace heads on my truck, I supplied them with a better than stock set of head studs(ARP's) to use for the replacement and they had no problem with it because they knew of it as a known issue. As the CAC is a known problem(at least w/ us forum members), perhaps they would be ok w/ you supplying one that Rudy has available if you signed a waiver/hold harmless. Worth a try?
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If it's being done under warranty, isn't it their job to buy and supply? .... Now; If you are having to buy the part, and I know this is somewhat different, but when my dealer had to replace heads on my truck, I supplied them with a better than stock set of head studs(ARP's) to use for the replacement and they had no problem with it because they knew of it as a known issue. As the CAC is a known problem(at least w/ us forum members), perhaps they would be ok w/ you supplying one that Rudy has available if you signed a waiver/hold harmless. Worth a try?