Install nightmare new csf radiator

nomodsjk

So after being on a 3 month waiting list from Stillen for the new csf tripple pass radiator I ffinally get it installed today at my local Nissan dealership. They originally estimated this install at 2.9 hours at 95$ an hour but also said it might be more because of all the after market mods ie Stillen SC, and to expect it to be as high as double the original estimate. So yesterday morning I drop my baby off and so begins the wait... Well today around noon I was told to come in as they will be finished soon. I get dropped off there at 1 30 only to wait around until 5pm for the car to be finished. I get the bill and it's 1,014$ which is 414$ more than what I paid for the radiator! Total rape! Then on the way home I turn on the AC only to be greeted by hot air. I then pull into a gas station pop the hood and immediately hear a hissing noise... The sound of freon leaking from the lines. I tried to call Nissan back but of course everyone has gone home for the day! So I'm hot in more ways than one!

Arrvaxx

Wait they just figured they would keep working and charge you? That's BS.

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DEpointfive0

So... You paid double per hour of labor? AND they fùcked up?

I'd ask for 100% of your money back

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Zoren 370

They wont be called stealership for nothing!
Im sorry for your misfortune.

nomodsjk

They told me it was12 hours total at 95 an hour so 1014 was a compromise. So pissed

Arrvaxx

'Tis why I only go to the dealer for warranty work. Anyone in the area that he can go to in the future?

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kenchan

Wats a cfs tripple pass? Sounds stinky..

nomodsjk

The thing is the service advisor who I always deal with is a good guy. had nothing but good experiences with him in the last 3 months I've been going to this stealership. He's hooked me up before with the cost of other installs but this time it's total rape! I was mad about the money but I was thinking well at least I know I got quality work. Joke's on me. So pissed off right now. Can't believe it cost me a grand to install a 600$ mod.

nomodsjk

And he told me that the lead tech was working on my car. He said he was their GTR tech.

Zoren 370

I hate to say this they might even deny any wrong doing with your A/c lines and charge you again for that repair. Looking at the year model of your Z you might already be out of warranty or Did you have an extended warranty?

Super Werty

tell them I did it in 4 hours, taking my sweet time. im not a "professional" mechanic

they took advantage of you! The leak may be the sensor o-ring on top of the ac reservoir. They probably used the OEM black rubber oring. They need to use the flat green washer CSF supplies.

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nomodsjk

Your absolutely correct. It's leaking there and on the driver's side at the female flange

nomodsjk

Weren't you the one who said you didn't have to use the lines that came with the radiator? They told me that the lines did not jive with the OEM lines so they had to fabricate to make things fit. That supposedly took the majority of the time. I told the servicead visor about someone on the forum who didn't have to use the supplied lines and just had to bend the OEM ones, he said not unless you had a mill and a shop with extensive experience and equipment

Super Werty

lol He has no idea what he is talking about! I bent the OEM lines over maybe a half inch towards the drivers side to make it work. It took 2 seconds with my bare hands.

Maybe I should go apply at Nissan, apparently Im a GTR certified master tech by now.

What exactly did they fabricate? These guys dont sound too bright.

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nomodsjk

I'm the second owner. Warranty did not transfer