gst_r Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 Hi guys, what do you think? should i get a new radiator or fix this one? thanks! Quote
boneyardbanshee. Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 Are any of the tubes bent or just the fins? If its just the fins I would say have it fixed. A brand new OEM is like $700. A used one on ebay may be worse than yours. Now an aftermarket one can be had at a reasonable price, maybe between 2-3 hundred. They make things radiator combs that straighten the fins. I was looking for one awhile back but couldnt find one that was the right size. I radiator shop might be able to do it cheap. Quote
BenBB Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 If the tubes aren't bent or leaking I'd just straighten the fins, I've never had any luck with those comb things because the way the fins run back and forth between tubes (look at it close and you'll see). A small flatblade screwdriver works though, just takes what seems like forever. I had one split, don't remember if it was on a tube or at the tank, anyway I think a good used one was about $50 from NYUK... Quote
gst_r Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Posted January 30, 2009 The radiator doesn't have any leaks.....the only damage is the visible, i will look for the comb locally, a friend also told about that tool....thanks again...i guess that a used one or a aftermarket is very expensive...!! Quote
dajogejr Posted January 30, 2009 Report Posted January 30, 2009 Aftermarket aren't that expensive and they hold more coolant as well. Quote
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