does a bent up radiator effect the coolness or its performance.. i had mine out and my dog ran over it and bent up the thingys.. its kinda bad. so i was just wondering if i should invest in a new one
Yes. the fins need the air to pass through them. if they lay flat the rad will not work properly.
You can buy rad combs that straighten the fins out some, but if its really bad you may need a new one.
You can buy rad combs that straighten the fins out some, but if its really bad you may need a new one.
TheUser
Active Member
Although I've never heard of this happening either - and I'll definately try to refrain from laying my radiator out on the ground anymore (just did this the other day), I really doubt the dog would have to be very big to bend those little flemsy fins.8950HO said:,sorry,but this is a new one to me...never heard of this happening before.This has to suck large,bummer .Must be a big dog.
Either way, yeah you'd probably want to buy a new one if it's very bad. You could post up some pics to help judge.
That sucks
heh.. a old german shepard.. hes fat.. i guess ill just get a new one heh btw where can u get that comb lol?
Michael Yount
Mustang Master
I've spent a few hours with a small flat tipped screw driver, and a pair of flat-blade needle nose pliers straightening both radiator and a/c condenser fins. Just takes a little time and patience assuming it's not so bad that it can't be repaired.
ECU5.0
Banned
is this like the old "my dog at my homework" excuse? because i dont believe it. just kiddin man, get a new one they arent that expensive
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