I have a radiator with damaged fins. I was able to straighten some of them out with no problems. Included are pictures of a troublesome spot I need thoughts on.
Fins help the radiator stay cool and if there is no airflow, or it is limited, it can cause overheating. That said, the used radiators I'm finding are not in much better shape (minus the one messed up part).
Fix it or toss it?
The fins in the one section are crushed and that is what I need the most advice with.
Damaged Radiator Fins
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Quarteg
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Re: Damaged Radiator Fins
The area with damaged fins is very small, it isn't enough to affect cooling.
If the rad isn't leaking I wouldn't worry about it - Drive it like you stole it.
If the rad isn't leaking I wouldn't worry about it - Drive it like you stole it.
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♫ 99 Little Bugs in the Code, ♪
♪ 99 Bugs in the Code. ♫
♫ Take one down, Patch it around, ♪
♫ 127 Little Bugs in the Code. ♫ ♪
~Mark
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Quarteg
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Re: Damaged Radiator Fins
Will do. Thank you!!
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