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RADIATOR WARRANTY GUIDELINES

Installation Guidelines

Proper installation is crucial to a long radiator life. Improper installation and maintenance can result in a short life of a radiator.

To qualify for warranty, all customers purchasing a radiator from Westrac Ltd must read and understand the following
installation guidelines:

Old Radiator Removal:
  • Check vehicle manual for any vehicle specific tips or warnings (possibly airbag diarming).
  • Disconnect the negative terminal cable from the battery to avoid any electrical shorting.
  • Allow radiator and coolant to completely cool.
  • Cautiously remove radiator cap or plug.
  • Completely drain radiator.
  • Use proper tools to remove fittings and lines (to avoid damage to in & out lines).
  • Remove upper mounting brackets.
  • Disconnect and either slide or remove fan assembly
  • If any AC components (such as condenser) must be disconnected or moved, ensure AC is drained.
  • Carefully remove radiator.
New Radiator Installation:
  • Place new radiator in place.
  • Carefully thread back transmission or/and engine lines (stripping damage could void warranty claims).
  • Tighten with appropriate tool, do not over tighten.
  • If any AC components (such as condenser) was disconnected, reconnect.
  • Reconnect fan assembly.
  • Flush cooling system with proper flushing chemicals (failure to flush voids warranty).
  • Refill using only approved coolant (non-approved coolant may void warranty).
  • Do NOT use un-distilled water if using concentrate mix (use of contaminated water void warranty).
  • Ensure bleeding valves are properly opened (if vehicle has such valve) when starting vehicle (next step).
  • Start vehicle with your heater turned all to hot.
  • Allow vehicle to warm up until thermostat is open and allowing coolant to flow (you know this is happening when the hose heats up).
  • Check for leaks while engine is running (WARNING: some components may be hot).
  • After running a little while, check if top off of approved coolant is needed. (Do not let vehicle overheat)

Note: We highly recommended that a professional mechanic or radiator technician installs any new radiator purchased.

  • Warranty does not include any damage caused by foreign objects.
  • Warranty can only be granted if there are no signs of improper installation. (Check above guidelines).
  • Warranty does not cover damage from electrolysis resulting from improper grounding (Coolant showing above .3 volts is at risk

Radiators come with a forty-five (45) day Warranty, under the General Warranty Policy, ONLY if Radiator Warranty Guidelines are followed. All items in red indicate steps that can NOT be missed or skipped in any case.