Radiator damage? Need some opinions
 

What do you guys think about this radiator, damaged or good? Usually, I go by the saying when in doubt toss it out and I am leaning on just getting another one or upgrading to a bigger one. But my dad said it should be fine since it didnt puncture a spot where the coolant flows from, but I just wanted to get some opinions from you guys.

I think your Dad is correct. I'd still get it pressure tested before installing.

Is it leaking? You may have gotten lucky and just bent the tube.

Looks like you just mashed some cooling fins over the tube....should be fine, pending no leak :ugh2:

If its not leaking then your good.

But my advise start saving money now or get yourself a computer and start searching for new or used car parts.

You may find a decent one in a used car junk shop.

Other than that little spot the radiator looks good. I bought it a few years back and it has just been sitting at my dads place and I found that little bend when I stopped by to get it. Thanks for the replies I think I’m just gonna take a chance and install it.