@@aj.adventures apparently it was by the beach and the salt air was a catalyst, but I did a full inspection, as did my mechanic, prior to purchase, and not a spot of rust anywhere, except for the fuel tank skid plate, as is typical. My 2010 (frozen lug) has less rust and oxidation than my 2016 (purchased with 11k miles in 2018). Both I wash the undercarriage 3-4X a year externally and inserting the hose in the frame holes and flushing out. I Did the Eastwood frame protector spray on both (internal).
Unfortunately I don’t think the Cold Case rad was suited for the climate up here. Went through 2 of them before going back to OEM. Good costumer service though. Now I just have to watch temps when crawling or towing
Thanks for the comment, I should do a follow up video. Mine started leaking after a couple months, exchanged it at my cost, second this me started leaking in 2 weeks. I went back to OEM as well.
Sorry for the late reply, I’ll have to check and get back to you. Don’t remember off the top of my head. It is a direct install and everything was secure after except the upper plastic shroud
How is this working out for you so far ? I have a 07 jk was wondering should I change also the fan and upgrade the hoses with this radiator as well ? Or just stay with the stock version . I’m asking cause I live in Florida and it’s hot out here
I could have used the opportunity to upgrade the fan and hoses and everything but I didn’t. The radiator was already $600 CAD and I was saving for the new suspension. I replaced the radiator and left everything else stock. Works amazing! Although I did have to change the thermostat a month later
@@aj.adventures oh ok . Yea I figure changing all the radiator parts would be expensive . Cause I was also thinking of changing the thermostat as well just a complete transformation. So this radiator is it worth it
Sorry it took me so long to reply. I had to go through two of them and both of them cracked. I went back to a stock radiator and I’m getting my money back. I don’t think they’re designed for Canadian winters
@@aj.adventuresI’m in so cal mountains and mine cracked over the summer. So I’d say they are no good. Just started the warranty process. After hearing you’ve gone through two of them I’m leaning towards getting my money back
Thanks for picking Cold Case! 👍
My pleasure! It’s working great. I had to change my thermostat the other day because my engine was running to cold! 👍
My seized lug nut was so bad they had to cut the rim off, it “dry welded” from the salt air. Changed them all with solid lug nuts.
Oh wow, that’s rough! Glad mine wasn’t that bad!
@@aj.adventures apparently it was by the beach and the salt air was a catalyst, but I did a full inspection, as did my mechanic, prior to purchase, and not a spot of rust anywhere, except for the fuel tank skid plate, as is typical. My 2010 (frozen lug) has less rust and oxidation than my 2016 (purchased with 11k miles in 2018). Both I wash the undercarriage 3-4X a year externally and inserting the hose in the frame holes and flushing out. I Did the Eastwood frame protector spray on both (internal).
Why do these PentaStar motors have such overheating issues ? I have a 2016 and 2010, my 2010 never a worry about over heating.
Unfortunately I don’t think the Cold Case rad was suited for the climate up here. Went through 2 of them before going back to OEM. Good costumer service though. Now I just have to watch temps when crawling or towing
Good luck mine start leaking after one year. They will charge u shipping to replace it and will leak again. Oem it last decades and same price.
Thanks for the comment, I should do a follow up video. Mine started leaking after a couple months, exchanged it at my cost, second this me started leaking in 2 weeks. I went back to OEM as well.
How does it work without the brackets for the transmission cooler lines? Are they just free laying on the side or did you have a mount?
Sorry for the late reply, I’ll have to check and get back to you. Don’t remember off the top of my head. It is a direct install and everything was secure after except the upper plastic shroud
How is this working out for you so far ? I have a 07 jk was wondering should I change also the fan and upgrade the hoses with this radiator as well ? Or just stay with the stock version . I’m asking cause I live in Florida and it’s hot out here
I could have used the opportunity to upgrade the fan and hoses and everything but I didn’t. The radiator was already $600 CAD and I was saving for the new suspension. I replaced the radiator and left everything else stock. Works amazing! Although I did have to change the thermostat a month later
@@aj.adventures oh ok . Yea I figure changing all the radiator parts would be expensive . Cause I was also thinking of changing the thermostat as well just a complete transformation. So this radiator is it worth it
Sorry it took me so long to reply. I had to go through two of them and both of them cracked. I went back to a stock radiator and I’m getting my money back. I don’t think they’re designed for Canadian winters
@@aj.adventuresthe cold case radiator cracked or the thermostats?
@@aj.adventuresI’m in so cal mountains and mine cracked over the summer. So I’d say they are no good. Just started the warranty process. After hearing you’ve gone through two of them I’m leaning towards getting my money back