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Review on Spectra Premium CU2186 Complete Radiator by Julio Roberts

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Failed transmission cooler fitting

I thought this would be a great product to replace my old cooler. I was wrong. I swapped out a radiator with a very small antifreeze leak for a radiator with a large transmission oil leak. After 3 nights trying to get it working I had to reinstall my old heatsink and return the spectra on day 4. Day 1: Install the radiator and notice a massive transmission oil leak. Day 2: Radiator removed and fittings checked. Everything looked fine and tightened a little more than by hand. Reinstalled. Still in flow. Insulated from the lower fitting. Day 3: Pulled out again and checked the fit of the bell again. Reinstalled and paid attention to accuracy of fit. Still in flow. Replaced the Spectra fitting with my old one which was not leaking. It seeps into the spectra. Understand that internal matching is bad for spectra. Day 4: I give up and replace the Spectra with my old radiator. Wasted 12 hours to end where I started. If I could give no stars I would. Spectra owes me 12 hours of work. Purchase at your own risk.

Pros
  • Aging and endurance tested for extreme weather conditions
Cons
  • Annoying