KarmirXJ said:I ordered my GDI 3 row installed it, then found it was gunked (clogged) with rusty crap. After spending another day taking it off and getting another one. This time the outside of the radiator was rusted... all they did was just paint over a rusty radiator. ( you can scratch the paint off and look at the rust) even the top studs where the bracket goes were rusted then painted over. I wound up snapping both mounting studs on top trying to get the bolts on. the rusted ate the thread off the rust. and the paint over the threads didnt help much either.
Can brass rust? I have a GDI and I also had problems with the top studs. I would recommend a wire brush or a die to clean up the threads. I think mine was $99. with next day.
Curt (Xtreme XJ)
xjnation said:I dont think that was GDI...I think the place you bought them from was ripping you a new a**hole.......I have sold many of these and put two in my jeeps they have been nothing but very nice and not a spot of rust inside or out......I know you didnt buy em from 1800raditor...where did you get em @
KarmirXJ said:I dont know about you guys but I say GDI is the thee most Crappy built Radiator I have seen on the face of the planet. Ya it cools good but the thing has no quality in its built. GDI is based in Mexico not even here in USA. I ordered my GDI 3 row installed it, then found it was gunked (clogged) with rusty crap. After spending another day taking it off and getting another one. This time the outside of the radiator was rusted... all they did was just paint over a rusty radiator. ( you can scratch the paint off and look at the rust) even the top studs where the bracket goes were rusted then painted over. I wound up snapping both mounting studs on top trying to get the bolts on. the rusted ate the thread off the rust. and the paint over the threads didnt help much either. I opted to go with Valeo radiators from 1800-radiator. its a Heavy duty thick 2 row aluminum. THe quility of these 2 radiators are night and day. I will never go back to GDI. Biggest pile of crap i have every seen in my life