Advice on radiator repair

[ray66v]

I have a lot of experience with radiator repairs given I worked all my life in the auto body repair business.

I do not know of the epoxy material he is using to repair the radiator, probably JB Weld, (I like to call it liquid duct tape), (both are used almost extensively by people that can't actually do things properly). But as the others have said, I would not accept that as a proper warranty repair, without a fight. :thumbdown:

If your paying for a repair, and he could save you big money, it might be worth the risk of breaking down. But, if it is a warranty situation, you have nothing to gain, and everything to lose.

Most all radiators today are not repaired, because they are aluminum with plastic tanks. If someone could weld the damaged spots, (not done often), I would accept that.

It doesn't matter if he will warranty it. In this day and age, next week he could be gone, and then your hosed.

 

[taborekle]

I also wonder how the dealer submitted the claim for warranty work to Kubota. I agree that you're warranty should put you're machine back to factory fresh condition.

The dealer in my opinion has given you evidence that they are honest. Their diagnosis that it is a Kubota factory issue shows that they are giving you honest evidence that they are on you're side. I've had car dealers blow smoke on repairs to get more money. This dealer doesn't seem to be doing that.

If it's some very small holes and are cosmetic in nature, I guess I could understand why a dealer doesn't want to order a new part for some minor cosmetic issues. However, if they devalue the trade in value of the tractor, or it impairs the functioning of the tractor, then that's another issue.

 

[TripleR]

There in no way in **** I would accept that as a warranty repair.

Same here, no way, no how.

 

[KRBrouwer]

Everyone:

Thanks for your comments, I spoke with the dealer yesterday, and he has ordered a new radiator, and will come and pickup the tractor and install the new radiator when it comes in. He agreed that since it come that way from the factory, the new radiator should be covered under warranty. :thumbsup:

Ken