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Old 05-13-2003, 07:07 PM
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Do any of you have any suggestions for straightening the dented fins in a radiator? With every small rock that flies up into my radiator, the fins are getting bent over and reducing air flow. I was thinking that there might be a special comb that could be used to straighten them out. Is there such a thing, or do any of you have any suggestions?
Old 05-13-2003, 07:33 PM
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Actually what you see getting bent is the condenser for the A/C, and I don't know of any special tool for fixing them. I always use a small flat head screwdriver or either a knife, both seem to work well for me.
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Yep. that big white radiator looking thing in front of rediator is a AC condensor unless you took out the AC. be careful not to punch a hole.
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Why don't you just get a metal screen for it?!
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Originally posted by S2KYSK
Why don't you just get a metal screen for it?!
Bro I lift too, but get your weak ass bicept of the forum. It's hard to tell, you either have too much fat on your arm or you lack muscle and definition. My bi isn't much better, but you shouldn't show it off like you are unless it's substantial.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MACH5GSXR
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Bro I lift too, but get your weak ass bicept of the forum. It's hard to tell, you either have too much fat on your arm or you lack muscle and definition.
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Actually it is the condensor that is getting dinged up, but the air has to pass through it before getting to the radiator. I rairly ever use the A/C, so I forget it is even there. I don't want to put a screen over it since that will reduce air flow too.
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auto part stores sell a comb like radiator fin straightening tool for a few bucks. looks a lot like a small hair comb.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MACH5GSXR
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Bro I lift too, but get your weak ass bicept of the forum. It's hard to tell, you either have too much fat on your arm or you lack muscle and definition.
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After you repair what fins you can, install some sort of coarse mesh in behind the grill to stop larger objects. You can see mine in this flash picture; it is black and pretty much invisible while minimizing damage and not impacting airflow.


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