Read If Your H3 Radiator Has Cracked or Leaked
#421
I have the classic crack on my 2008 H3, under 50K miles on it.
Drivers side top, the crack lines up with that body work.
Looking to get oem replacement.
I have the Gimmy cracked core and they don't care syndrome.
Drivers side top, the crack lines up with that body work.
Looking to get oem replacement.
I have the Gimmy cracked core and they don't care syndrome.
Last edited by Chameleon; 08-20-2013 at 08:55 PM.
#422
My 2006 H3 developed a leak around the top tank as well at 50,000 - I got an exact replacement from radiator express for about $200 bucks delivered and it was a easy replacement.
#423
2010 Alpha/Offroad 55K at the dealer right now for the same thing. Top tank, drivers side front.
#424
Hey guys I have a 07h3 and a 09h3t. Both of mine had the same mark where the metal rubbed, or shall I say was pressed against the radiator just below the hold down bracket. I am lucky that I just stopped on this post and decided to check. I removed the bracket and milled the hole back about a 1/4" to take the pressure off an then before reinstalling the bracket I put a piece of rubber that was also about 1/4" in between the metal edge and radiator and reinstalled the top clamp. A 5 min fix that looks to save a lot of headache later. Pass this on to everyone!
#425
you should read back a year or two. a spacer pushing it will stress it more!. you need to cut off the excess metal. good luck.
#426
definitely. Don't leave pressure on the tank, grind it down and maybe put a soft foam in there if so inclined.
#427
Hey guys I have a 07h3 and a 09h3t. Both of mine had the same mark where the metal rubbed, or shall I say was pressed against the radiator just below the hold down bracket. I am lucky that I just stopped on this post and decided to check. I removed the bracket and milled the hole back about a 1/4" to take the pressure off an then before reinstalling the bracket I put a piece of rubber that was also about 1/4" in between the metal edge and radiator and reinstalled the top clamp. A 5 min fix that looks to save a lot of headache later. Pass this on to everyone!
#428
#429
No more pressure on the tank than before, I enlarged the hole in the tank bracket and use a washer when I reinstalled the bracket. I installed a piece of rubber between the metal and tank to minimize vibration and to disperse the touch point over a larger area. I am pretty new to the forum and I thank you guys for putting the info out there.
#430
No more pressure on the tank than before, I enlarged the hole in the tank bracket and use a washer when I reinstalled the bracket. I installed a piece of rubber between the metal and tank to minimize vibration and to disperse the touch point over a larger area. I am pretty new to the forum and I thank you guys for putting the info out there.