Mishimoto Warranty

[RedSN]

Bought a Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator 6 years ago. It comes with a lifetime warranty. Last year I noticed a leak at the bottom where the core is connected to the side tank. Instead of messing with the warranty at the time, I just went ahead and got a replacement radiator.

Digging through a bunch of documents this weekend I finally found the receipt. I was 1/2 way through filling out the online warranty claim form when I came across the shipping costs:

If a replacement or repair product is to be shipped to Canada, the charge will be $80.
For all claims submitted more than two years after purchase, there will be a $25 surcharge added to the prices above.

I have no need for this rad other than a spare. It's just taking up space. I was going to have Mishimoto repair or replace the rad and then try to sell it. But it seems silly to pay $105 for a rad that I don't need and might not be able to unload.

Options?


http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt137/LX-Markham/rad.jpg

[ZR]

Worth a good buck if you get it replaced.

[Stephen06GT]

I voted for wall art. That way you'll still have it hanging around if you need it down the road.

[Monera3v]

price have gone up for that brand, sadly in all the s197 they seem to have sprung leaks after 2-3 month of usage...
Lucky it lasted 6 years!
As someone mention to me... just avoid it all together!
AM has the same review of the leak issue.

[1986stangfan]

If it's for an sn95 I would be interested in buying the replacement from you. Pm me a price

[Old Fart]

What are they worth new?

[RedSN]

$300 when I bought it 6 years ago. Not sure what they are going for now.

stangfan, sent you a PM. If you want it we can work out a deal. It's a 94-95 direct bolt in.

[Mystified]

$300 when I bought it 6 years ago. Not sure what they are going for now.

stangfan, sent you a PM. If you want it we can work out a deal. It's a 94-95 direct bolt in.

Don the new rad is fantastic ..its a new 4 core design..new metal plus theres now no harmonic damage..they totally redesigned the unit..no fuss,no muss with warranty just take a pic of the rad leaking at the spot and give them your rad id# and they ship this new one out to you pronto no questions asked.and they dont even want the old one back.i was so happy with mine..

[RedSN]

Yes, I saw the pics of the new one. Looks like a more universal fit one than the one I have. By that I mean it looks like a standard rad with the mounting hardware bolted to it and they can use different mounting hardware for different applications. Looks like a decent piece.

I filled out the online warranty form and sent in the pictures. We'll see what happens.

https://cdn.mishimoto.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/M/M/MMRAD-MUS-94B_1.png

[RedSN]

Don the new rad is fantastic ..its a new 4 core design.


Features a two-row, 1.57" thick, efficient brazed aluminum core

Not sure where you got the 4 core design from?

[Clutt gt]

If they don't want the old one then garage art idea is awesome.
Maybe you will get option 1&4

[RedSN]

Follow up: Mishimoto came through with the replacement rad. Good service. Ended up a little over $170 CAD to my door.