Stay away from Cold Case radiators

[tchr49]

If you got the Rad in 2017 from Cold Case, we have made some revisions to this rad since. I put one in my 09 G8 about a year ago without issue. As far as the cap goes, they are machined correctly. It appears that the plastic threads on the cap overtime get distorted from heat. A new Rad cap screws right onto the radiator. Apologize for any issues! Cold Case also comes with a lifetime warranty as well.

Good to know. Have very few miles on my car, but thinking of changing out to yours as proactive maintenance.

[Kylef]

Thanks for the follow-up info. If y'all really have updated the design and fixed the issues, I'd be interested in getting a warranty replacement and trying it out. I guess I'll give the office a call tomorrow. The warranty section on the website mentions an online form you can fill out, but when I submitted the form it just said "thank you for validating your warranty."

The online "warranty" section is only to validate the warranty. You will need to call in for a warranty claim. Call in and ask for Kyle, I will be glad to assist

[boydtc2693]

The online "warranty" section is only to validate the warranty. You will need to call in for a warranty claim. Call in and ask for Kyle, I will be glad to assist

So potential buyers are taking you on the word that the issues have been fixed.

Fact: ColdCase.com site still shows the same picture depicting the G8 radiator with the same problems highlighted by others here.
Issues:
1) lower tube at wrong angle - others had to heat and bend the tube up to clear the frame; [still at wrong angle, BIG ISSUE]
2) upper clip retainer too large - others add rubber shims or bend the thin bar down; [minor issue]
3) lower fan tabs appear too deep and fan shroud tabs floats - others add rubber shims; [minor issue]
4) location of the trans cooler lines off by 0.75" - bent tubes of trans line was misaligned with molded fan shroud; [P.I.T.A.]
5) plastic radiator cap threads cut by metal threads - cannot assess cap threads though without buying product now. [fixed?]

I contacted a tech at there site via their IM. I inquired if they have more recent pictures of the "fixed" product for the G8? Nope. Was told the picture was current. I think the tech finally had enough questions of fitment... and finally said to go buy the OEM for the exact fit. That is zero confidence in a product. Plus 6-8 weeks wait from China too. So I will take my $430 elsewhere. Don't play the pay-for-shipping game with them just to take that chance and waste time/money. The headache is not worth it for a two-row. Heating up their radiator to bend the tube voids the warranty, because you might have caused other structural damage that will cause a leak later. Maybe some ColdCase models work great and match OEM nearly 100% for other vehicles, however; not for the G8 crowd. We are a small bunch. Only < 200 for sale any given week nation wide. Looking to go with the Mishmoto radiator now. CSF does not support Pontiac now.